City of Sarasota bids, RFPs and contracts
Sarasota, FloridaPop. 58,458 · sarasotafl.gov/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 5, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 222
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 17
- Contracts
- 3,048
- 1,388 vendors
The 30-second brief
222 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Sarasota's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Nov 5: The City of Sarasota held an open house on a future amendment to the Recreation and Open Space Chapter of the Sarasota City Plan. The draft evaluation and proposed revision covered community recreation and open space needs through 2055. This is a planning signal, not a procurement, but it shows the city is shaping long-range park and recreation priorities before any funded project work. Sellers tied to master planning, facilities, and implementation support should watch the next plan revision steps.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 17. Latest awards: International Union of Police Association (Iupa), Afl-cio, Local #6045 for sarasota Plans Police Union Agreement With IUPA Local 6045 (Oct 2026) and International Union of Police Association (Iupa), Afl-cio, Local #6043 for sarasota Plans Police Lieutenant Union Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Sarasota's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Sarasota is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Sarasota buys from, taken from council records. 3,048 contracts with 1,388 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Sarasota.
Questions about City of Sarasota
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Sarasota?
City of Sarasota currently works with 1,388 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 115 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 Sarasota?
Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Sarasota include City of Sarasota — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sarasota — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Sarasota — 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 Sarasota publish RFPs?
City of Sarasota publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 242 solicitations from City of Sarasota. 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 Sarasota?
At City of Sarasota, 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 Parks & Recreation, Utilities, Development Services — Facilities, Records & Information Management, and Zoning. 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 115 decision-makers at City of Sarasota.
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What does City of Sarasota spend the most on?
Based on 9,937 tracked contracts, City of Sarasota spends most on Capital Projects (6,476), Public Works (1,680), Grants (931), Environmental Services (444), and Transportation (406). Contract types include OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Sarasota's current vendors?
City of Sarasota currently works with vendors including INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATION (IUPA), AFL-CIO, LOCAL #6045, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATION (IUPA), AFL-CIO, LOCAL #6043, MARRA, EUGENE, SARASOTA AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL COALITION INC, BULK ENVIRONMENT & INDUSTRIAL LLC, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WEEKLEY HOMES LLC, and QUINCY REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and FACILITIES. 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 Sarasota working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, City of Sarasota is actively discussing: City of Sarasota — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sarasota — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Sarasota — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), City Commission Meeting: Contracts, Housing, Downtown Improvement District, and Sarasota City Commission Focuses on Downtown Development Initiatives. 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 Sarasota have?
City of Sarasota currently has 242 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (6,476), Public Works (1,680), and Grants (931). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.