City of St. Helens bids, RFPs and contracts
St. Helens, OregonPop. 14,450 · sthelensoregon.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 171
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 67
- Contracts
- 820
- 395 vendors
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171 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of St. Helens's meetings, most in public safety and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 22: Adding pre and post construction stormwater management to the municipal code for Willamette Basin Mercury TMDL compliance.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Howard S Wright (Jun 2026) and Interior/ Exterior Specialist LLC for IES LLC Tenders Police Facility Demo Proposal ($86,919, Jun 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of St. Helens's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of St. Helens has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of St. Helens buys from, taken from council records. 820 contracts with 395 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of St. Helens.
Questions about City of St. Helens
How do I become an approved vendor for City of St. Helens?
City of St. Helens currently works with 395 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 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. Helens?
Small purchases under OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of St. Helens include City of St. Helens — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of St. Helens — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of St. Helens — 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 St. Helens publish RFPs?
City of St. Helens publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 67 solicitations from City of St. Helens. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of St. Helens?
At City of St. Helens, 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 Public Works, Police, and Library. 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 139 decision-makers at City of St. Helens.
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What does City of St. Helens spend the most on?
Based on 3,205 tracked contracts, City of St. Helens spends most on Capital Projects (1,866), Public Works (566), Recreation & Community Services (274), Public Safety (268), and Library (231). Contract types include 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. Helens's current vendors?
City of St. Helens currently works with vendors including HOWARD S WRIGHT, INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR SPECIALIST LLC, T GERDING, HOWARD S. WRIGHT, AMERESCO INC, HSW, WHITAKER/ELLIS BUILDERS INC, OX CONCRETE LLC, ALPINE ABATEMENT ASSOCIATES INC, and STATON COMPANIES. These vendors span contract types like 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. Helens working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, City of St. Helens is actively discussing: City of St. Helens — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of St. Helens — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of St. Helens — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), St. Helens Council Reviews Land Deal, Reservoir Study & Public Works Role, and St. Helens Council Meeting: Wastewater Evaluation & Realtor Services. 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. Helens have?
City of St. Helens currently has 67 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,866), Public Works (566), and Recreation & Community Services (274). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OR's state portal, and other sources.