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City of Tempe bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Tempe logoTempe, Arizona
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 28, 2026
6 days ago
Pre-RFPs
143
18 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
234
Contracts
347
144 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

143 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Tempe's meetings, most in professional services and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 28: Corona South Tempe Character Area update and adoption plan.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.

How they buy

Latest awards: Heinfeld Meech & Company for heinfeld, Meech & Co. Delivers External Audit Update (Jun 2026) and County Recorder of the County (May 2026).

143 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 28

18 new pre-RFPs at City of Tempe this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Tempe's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Tempe has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Tempe buys from, taken from council records. 347 contracts with 144 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Tempe.

Questions about City of Tempe

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Tempe?

City of Tempe currently works with 144 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. 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 Tempe?

Small purchases under AZ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Tempe include City of Tempe — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Tempe — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Tempe — 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 Tempe publish RFPs?

City of Tempe publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AZ's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 234 solicitations from City of Tempe. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Tempe?

At City of Tempe, 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 Tempe Police Department, Metro Patrol Bureau, Transportation and Sustainability Department — Transportation Division, Transportation and Sustainability Department, Transportation and Sustainability Department — Traffic Engineering, and Engineering Division, Public Works Department. 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 Tempe.

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What does City of Tempe spend the most on?

Based on 1,877 tracked contracts, City of Tempe spends most on Capital Projects (1,139), Public Works (351), Transportation (149), Environmental Services (122), and Grants (116). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Tempe's current vendors?

City of Tempe currently works with vendors including HEINFELD MEECH & COMPANY, COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY, MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, ELLIOT CHASE BANK, HDR, VERVE TEMPE, COLAB STUDIO LLC, CABANA KYRENE, PHILLIPS, KELSY, and FABRIC TEMPE. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Tempe working on?

Based on 27 tracked meetings, City of Tempe is actively discussing: City of Tempe — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Tempe — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Tempe — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Tempe IDA Meeting: Strategic Planning Contract & Scholarship Discussion, and Sustainability & Resilience Commission Meeting Summary - December 15, 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 Tempe have?

City of Tempe currently has 234 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,139), Public Works (351), and Transportation (149). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AZ's state portal, and other sources.

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