City of St. Paul bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Jul 10, 2025
- 16 months ago
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- 1
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Leela Nightclub LLC for licensing hearing for Leela Thai Restaurant (Jul 2025) and University of St Thomas for agreement with University of St. Thomas for signal project (Jul 2025).
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of St. Paul buys from, taken from council records. 11 contracts with 11 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of St. Paul.
Questions about City of St. Paul
How do I become an approved vendor for City of St. Paul?
City of St. Paul currently works with 11 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, Service, Product, Construction, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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. Paul?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (7), Grants (6), and Public Works (2), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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. Paul publish RFPs?
City of St. Paul publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of St. Paul?
At City of St. Paul, 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 St. Paul Schools Alumni & Friends Association. 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 1 decision-makers at City of St. Paul.
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What does City of St. Paul spend the most on?
Based on 17 tracked contracts, City of St. Paul spends most on Capital Projects (7), Grants (6), Public Works (2), Environmental Services (1), and Recreation & Community Services (1). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, Service, Product, Construction, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of St. Paul's current vendors?
City of St. Paul currently works with vendors including LEELA NIGHTCLUB LLC, UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS, SAINT PAUL POLICE FEDERATION, DICKS SPORTING GOODS, BRICKLAYERS UNION, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, UNITED ASSOCIATION OF STEAMFITTERS, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PULSAFEEDER INC, and GRAND AVENUE BUSINESS. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, Service, Product, Construction, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.