City of Pine Bluff bids, RFPs and contracts
Pine Bluff, ArkansasPop. 38,213 · cityofpinebluff-ar.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 45
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 27
- Contracts
- 186
- 145 vendors
The 30-second brief
45 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Pine Bluff's meetings, most in parks & recreation and information technology. The latest, from Oct 19: At the October 19, 2026 meeting, the council waived competitive bidding and authorized a software license and maintenance agreement with Trapeze Software Group, d/b/a TripSpark Technologies, and Routematch Software LLC. The Transit Department said it needed upgraded software to improve efficiency and customer service. The agreement covered NovusDR, Novus FFR, Novus COM, Notifications, DriverMate, TransitMiner, and Rides on Demand, with a total pricing figure of $314,649 in the attached summary. The current TripSpark/Routematch relationship makes this a useful incumbent follow-on conversation around implementation, hosting, and annual maintenance.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Parks & Recreation and Public Works.
Latest awards: Trapeze Software Group Inc Dba Tripspark Technologies for pine Bluff Rejects Trapeze Transit Software Agreement (Oct 2026) and Routematch Software LLC for pine Bluff Rejects RouteMatch Software Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Pine Bluff's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Pine Bluff has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Pine Bluff buys from, taken from council records. 186 contracts with 145 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Pine Bluff.
Questions about City of Pine Bluff
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Pine Bluff?
City of Pine Bluff currently works with 145 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Pine Bluff?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Pine Bluff include City of Pine Bluff — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Pine Bluff — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Pine Bluff — 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 Pine Bluff publish RFPs?
City of Pine Bluff publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 27 solicitations from City of Pine Bluff. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Parks & Recreation, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Pine Bluff?
At City of Pine Bluff, 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 District Court of Pine Bluff, Community Development, Police, Public Works Department, and Wastewater. 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 28 decision-makers at City of Pine Bluff.
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What does City of Pine Bluff spend the most on?
Based on 174 tracked contracts, City of Pine Bluff spends most on Capital Projects (100), Parks & Recreation (21), Public Works (19), Public Safety (18), and Environmental Services (16). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Pine Bluff's current vendors?
City of Pine Bluff currently works with vendors including TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP INC DBA TRIPSPARK TECHNOLOGIES, ROUTEMATCH SOFTWARE LLC, MIDMARK, NEXT STEP INNOVATION, SOUTHEAST PANTHERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY LLC, WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT, and NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. 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 Pine Bluff working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, City of Pine Bluff is actively discussing: City of Pine Bluff — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Pine Bluff — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Pine Bluff — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Pine Bluff City Council Considers Urban Renewal, Sales Tax & Budget, and Pine Bluff City Council: Urban Renewal, Budget, & Economic Development. 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 Pine Bluff have?
City of Pine Bluff currently has 27 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (100), Parks & Recreation (21), and Public Works (19). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.