City of Oberlin
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- New Utilities Director Role Created in Reorganization
- City Creating New Parks & Rec Director Role
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City of Oberlin Project Signals74 found
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City of Oberlin: New Utilities Director Role Created in Reorganization
As part of a city reorganization, Oberlin is creating a new Utilities Director position that will ov...
City of Oberlin: City Creating New Parks & Rec Director Role
The city is creating a new Parks and Recreation Director position to manage facilities, grants, and ...
City of Oberlin: City Creating New Utilities Director Role
The City of Oberlin is creating a new Utilities Director position with responsibility for water and ...
City of Oberlin: City Creates New Parks and Recreation Department
Oberlin is creating a new, standalone Parks and Recreation department as part of a city-wide restruc...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about selling to City of Oberlin
- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Oberlin?
- Start by reviewing City of Oberlin's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a city in KS, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 21 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 Oberlin?
- Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Oberlin include City of Oberlin — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Oberlin — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Oberlin — 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 Oberlin publish RFPs?
- City of Oberlin publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from City of Oberlin. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Oberlin?
- At City of Oberlin, 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 City Council, Oberlin City Library, and Cemetery & Parks. 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 21 decision-makers at City of Oberlin.
- What does City of Oberlin spend the most on?
- Based on 4,254 tracked contracts, City of Oberlin spends most on Capital Projects (2,710), Public Works (729), Grants (425), Environmental Services (199), and Recreation & Community Services (191). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Oberlin's current vendors?
- City of Oberlin currently works with vendors including BUCKEYE EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION INC, OUR FAMILY, ERIE COUNTY DD BOARD, ERIE BLACKTOP INC, DAVID KING REALTY, and TCP+. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Oberlin working on?
- Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Oberlin is actively discussing: City of Oberlin — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Oberlin — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Oberlin — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Oberlin City Council: Window Wrap, GROW Donation, Lawn RFP, & Rebates, and Oberlin City Council Meeting: KDOT Grant, Tax Receipts, & Business Recruitment. 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 Oberlin have?
- City of Oberlin currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,710), Public Works (729), and Grants (425). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.
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