City of Panama bids, RFPs and contracts
Panama City, FloridaPop. 37,806 · panamacity.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 241
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 1,845
- 656 vendors
The 30-second brief
241 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Panama's meetings, most in environmental services and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 27: The commission considered approval of eleven firms for Bid PC25-052, the Professional Services Contract for Panama City on a continuing basis. The agenda shows the firms were up for approval on October 27, 2026, with the solicitation documents listed in the packet. No award outcome is recorded in this agenda. The item is a continuing services procurement with multiple firms.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Extreme Land Restoration for west Beach Drive Road Contract Considered for Extreme Land ($2,344,112.00, Oct 2026) and Mott Macdonald Florida LLC for panama City Considers $100,000 Mott MacDonald Amendment ($100,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Panama's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Panama is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Panama buys from, taken from council records. 1,845 contracts with 656 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Panama.
Questions about City of Panama
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Panama?
City of Panama currently works with 656 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Panama?
Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Panama include City of Panama — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Panama — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Panama — 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 Panama publish RFPs?
City of Panama publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1,087 solicitations from City of Panama. 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 Panama?
At City of Panama, 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 Planning, City Clerk, City Attorney, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works. 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 107 decision-makers at City of Panama.
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What does City of Panama spend the most on?
Based on 3,457 tracked contracts, City of Panama spends most on Capital Projects (2,206), Public Works (604), Grants (301), Public Safety (177), and Administration & Finance (169). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Panama's current vendors?
City of Panama currently works with vendors including EXTREME LAND RESTORATION, MOTT MACDONALD FLORIDA LLC, ST. ANDREWS MARINA PARTNERS, H G HARDERS & SONS INC, PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE TRUST (PGIT), LANGTON & ASSOCIATES, BREAK -N-GROUND, and CBC CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. 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 Panama working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, City of Panama is actively discussing: City of Panama — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Panama — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Panama — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Panama City Invites Bids for CDBG-DR Hometown Revitalization Program, and Panama City Charter Review: Commission Structure and Election Discussions. 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 Panama have?
City of Panama currently has 1,087 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,206), Public Works (604), and Grants (301). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.