City of Southaven bids, RFPs and contracts
Southaven, MississippiPop. 57,819 · southaven.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 70
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 4,136
- 1,628 vendors
The 30-second brief
70 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Southaven's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 20: Police Department Reviewing Motorola Communications Contract.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Lewis & Ellis Actuaries & Consultants for southaven to Consider Lewis and Ellis Engagement Letter (Oct 2026) and Pitney Bowes for southaven to Consider Police Contract with Pitney Bowes (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Southaven's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Southaven is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Southaven buys from, taken from council records. 4,136 contracts with 1,628 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Southaven.
Questions about City of Southaven
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Southaven?
City of Southaven currently works with 1,628 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 98 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 Southaven?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Southaven include City of Southaven — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Southaven — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Southaven — 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 Southaven publish RFPs?
City of Southaven publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 201 solicitations from City of Southaven. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Southaven?
At City of Southaven, 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 Utilities, Public Works, and Planning. 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 98 decision-makers at City of Southaven.
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What does City of Southaven spend the most on?
Based on 3,153 tracked contracts, City of Southaven spends most on Capital Projects (2,023), Public Works (523), Public Safety (259), Information Technology (194), and Environmental Services (154). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, 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 Southaven's current vendors?
City of Southaven currently works with vendors including LEWIS & ELLIS ACTUARIES & CONSULTANTS, PITNEY BOWES, MOTOROLA, RIVERSIDE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS INC, BANKPLUS, UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE, and SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, 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 Southaven working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Southaven is actively discussing: City of Southaven — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Southaven — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Southaven — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Southaven Board Approves Contracts, Addresses Blighted Properties, XAI Update, and Southaven Docket Recap & Claims Analysis (December 16, 2025). 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 Southaven have?
City of Southaven currently has 201 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,023), Public Works (523), and Public Safety (259). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.