City of Ottawa bids, RFPs and contracts
Ottawa, ONPop. 1,097,760 · ottawa.ca/en- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 281
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 10+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 807
- 296 vendors
The 30-second brief
281 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Ottawa's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 20: The Loblaw filing said the property was already under an active site plan control application for a retail food store and a second commercial building. The requested setback variance was needed to fit the planned Greenbank Road corridor condition and future bus rapid transit (BRT) frontage. The agenda did not award anything, but it confirmed a live commercial build with ongoing design, civil, and traffic coordination. A seller should treat the corridor and site-plan work as the buying trigger.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
10+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Fotenn Consulting Inc for fotenn Retained for Mer Bleue Severance Planning Services (Oct 2026) and J.D. Barnes Limited for J.D. Barnes Survey Supports Mer Bleue Severance Application (Oct 2026).
14 new pre-RFPs at City of Ottawa this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.
Get ON pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Ottawa's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Ottawa is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Ottawa buys from, taken from council records. 807 contracts with 296 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Ottawa.
Questions about City of Ottawa
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Ottawa?
City of Ottawa currently works with 296 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 48 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 Ottawa?
Small purchases under ON's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (2,938), Public Works (300), and Transportation (260), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Ottawa publish RFPs?
City of Ottawa publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ON's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 292 solicitations from City of Ottawa. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Ottawa?
At City of Ottawa, 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, Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier, and Sales, Business & Major Events. 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 48 decision-makers at City of Ottawa.
Show 3 more questions
What does City of Ottawa spend the most on?
Based on 3,857 tracked contracts, City of Ottawa spends most on Capital Projects (2,938), Public Works (300), Transportation (260), Grants (208), and Public Safety (151). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Ottawa's current vendors?
City of Ottawa currently works with vendors including FOTENN CONSULTING INC, J.D. BARNES LIMITED, 2058280 ONTARIO LIMITED, BIBLIOCOMMONS CORP, RIOCAN MANAGEMENT INC, BROCCOLINI CONSTRUCTION INC, ALGONQUIN COLLEGE, and WSP CANADA. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does City of Ottawa have?
City of Ottawa currently has 292 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,938), Public Works (300), and Transportation (260). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ON's state portal, and other sources.