City of New Haven bids, RFPs and contracts
New Haven, ConnecticutPop. 138,774 · newhavenct.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 167
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 2,243
- 898 vendors
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167 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of New Haven's meetings, most in administration & finance and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 22: City Planning Electronic Registry and Enforcement for Short-Term Rentals.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Orange George Lihtc LLC for orange George LIHTC Development Agreements Withdrawn (Oct 2026) and Karsten & Tallberg LLC for legal Services Amendment Recommended for Karsten & Tallberg (Increase of $77,240.02, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of New Haven's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of New Haven is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of New Haven buys from, taken from council records. 2,243 contracts with 898 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of New Haven.
Questions about City of New Haven
How do I become an approved vendor for City of New Haven?
City of New Haven currently works with 898 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LEGAL, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 243 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of New Haven?
Small purchases under CT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of New Haven include City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of New Haven publish RFPs?
City of New Haven publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 701 solicitations from City of New Haven. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of New Haven?
At City of New Haven, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Human Resources. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 243 decision-makers at City of New Haven.
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What does City of New Haven spend the most on?
Based on 2,235 tracked contracts, City of New Haven spends most on Capital Projects (1,164), Grants (562), Environmental Services (217), Public Safety (148), and Recreation & Community Services (144). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of New Haven's current vendors?
City of New Haven currently works with vendors including ORANGE GEORGE LIHTC LLC, KARSTEN & TALLBERG LLC, PASSPORT LABS INC, EAST ROCK LODGE #141 I.B.P.O.E. OF W INC, 51 MILL RIVER STREET LLC, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER NEW HAVEN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of New Haven working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of New Haven is actively discussing: City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of New Haven — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), New Haven Board of Alders Meeting: Approvals, Funding, & Initiatives, and New Haven Aldermanic Affairs Committee Meeting: Appointments on Agenda. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of New Haven have?
City of New Haven currently has 701 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,164), Grants (562), and Environmental Services (217). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CT's state portal, and other sources.