City of Ottawa bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 12, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 289
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 32+
- Next due Nov 17
- Contracts
- 3,085
- 1,279 vendors
The 30-second brief
289 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Ottawa's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Nov 12: City of Ottawa considers 30 km/h speed limit reduction for Carlington West neighborhood.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
32+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 17. Latest awards: Dream Summit Industrial (Ontario) Inc for ottawa Approves $4.3M Lease with Dream Summit ($4,324,630.11 net total, plus HST, Nov 2026) and KPMG for council Reviews KPMG 2026 Financial Statement Audit Plan (Nov 2026).
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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.
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of Ottawa buys from, taken from council records. 3,085 contracts with 1,279 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 1,279 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 54 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 (2,992), Public Works (304), and Transportation (269), 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 314 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 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 54 decision-makers at City of Ottawa.
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What does City of Ottawa spend the most on?
Based on 3,928 tracked contracts, City of Ottawa spends most on Capital Projects (2,992), Public Works (304), Transportation (269), Grants (209), and Public Safety (154). Contract types include FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 DREAM SUMMIT INDUSTRIAL (ONTARIO) INC, and KPMG. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 314 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,992), Public Works (304), and Transportation (269). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ON's state portal, and other sources.