City of Raleigh bids, RFPs and contracts
Raleigh, North CarolinaPop. 506,306 · RaleighNC.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 477
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 208
- Contracts
- 4,579
- 1,814 vendors
The 30-second brief
477 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Raleigh's meetings, most in utilities and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: Council was scheduled to authorize a $498,475 change order for J. Cumby Construction on the Brier Creek Pump Station Improvements project. The project already included a new duty pump, diesel bypass pump, electrical upgrades, and discharge piping changes, and a recent condition assessment found poor concrete in the wet well. This is an active utility construction follow-on, with added concrete repair scope.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) for consultant Developing Hillsborough Street 2040 Vision Plan (Oct 2026) and Strategic Connections Inc for raleigh Adds $1.78M City Hall AV Implementation Phase (Not to exceed $1,783,100, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Raleigh's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Raleigh has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Raleigh buys from, taken from council records. 4,579 contracts with 1,814 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Raleigh.
Questions about City of Raleigh
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Raleigh?
City of Raleigh currently works with 1,814 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 136 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 Raleigh?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Raleigh include City of Raleigh — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Raleigh — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Raleigh UDO Amendments: Historic Preservation Regulations Impacting Businesses, 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 Raleigh publish RFPs?
City of Raleigh publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 208 solicitations from City of Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?
At City of Raleigh, 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 Raleigh Department of Transportation, Raleigh Police Department, and Raleigh Fire Department — Office of the Fire Marshal. 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 136 decision-makers at City of Raleigh.
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What does City of Raleigh spend the most on?
Based on 10,236 tracked contracts, City of Raleigh spends most on Capital Projects (6,405), Public Works (1,458), Grants (914), Transportation (763), and Environmental Services (696). Contract types include CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, 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 Raleigh's current vendors?
City of Raleigh currently works with vendors including PROGRESSIVE URBAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES (P.U.M.A.), STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS INC, HNTB, CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS, J. CUMBY CONSTRUCTION, ASTROTURF CORPORATION, and WALKER CONSULTANTS INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Raleigh working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, City of Raleigh is actively discussing: City of Raleigh — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Raleigh — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Raleigh UDO Amendments: Historic Preservation Regulations Impacting Businesses, Raleigh UDO Amendment: Greenway Regulations Alignment & Developer Incentives, and Raleigh City Council Considers Greenway Updates, Parking Revisions, Donations. 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 Raleigh have?
City of Raleigh currently has 208 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (6,405), Public Works (1,458), and Grants (914). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.