City of St. Catharines bids, RFPs and contracts
St. Catharines, ONPop. 144,829 · stcatharines.ca- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 17, 2026
- 27 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 71
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 27
- Contracts
- 752
- 465 vendors
The 30-second brief
71 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of St. Catharines's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 27. Latest awards: Bousfield's Inc (Nov 2026) and Niagara Folk Arts Festival for niagara Folk Arts Festival Agreement Approved Through 2030 (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of St. Catharines's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of St. Catharines is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of St. Catharines buys from, taken from council records. 752 contracts with 465 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of St. Catharines.
Questions about City of St. Catharines
How do I become an approved vendor for City of St. Catharines?
City of St. Catharines currently works with 465 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 St. Catharines?
Small purchases under ON's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of St. Catharines include City of St. Catharines — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of St. Catharines — Procurement Intelligence (February 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 St. Catharines publish RFPs?
City of St. Catharines publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ON's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 90 solicitations from City of St. Catharines. 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 St. Catharines?
At City of St. Catharines, 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 City Council, and Mayor's Office. 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 St. Catharines.
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What does City of St. Catharines spend the most on?
Based on 1,098 tracked contracts, City of St. Catharines spends most on Capital Projects (635), Public Works (134), Grants (133), Recreation & Community Services (104), and Administration & Finance (92). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, 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 St. Catharines's current vendors?
City of St. Catharines currently works with vendors including BOUSFIELD'S INC, NIAGARA FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL, SQUARE, FOLK ARTS COUNCIL OF ST. CATHARINES, HONK, ATRIA, KPMG, RANKIN CONSTRUCTION, CITYWORKS, and LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, 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 St. Catharines working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of St. Catharines is actively discussing: City of St. Catharines — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of St. Catharines — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026). 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 St. Catharines have?
City of St. Catharines currently has 90 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (635), Public Works (134), and Grants (133). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ON's state portal, and other sources.
