City of Wausau bids, RFPs and contracts
Wausau, WisconsinPop. 40,188 · wausauwi.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 500
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 7,918
- 2,179 vendors
The 30-second brief
500 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Wausau's meetings, most in public safety and grants. The latest, from Oct 28: Fiscal year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding and interlocal agreement with Marathon County for forensic lab equipment.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Community Infrastructure Partners ($1,731,994.59, Oct 2026) and Wausau Events Inc for wausau Considers 4th of July Fireworks Grant (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Wausau's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Wausau is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Wausau buys from, taken from council records. 7,918 contracts with 2,179 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Wausau.
Questions about City of Wausau
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Wausau?
City of Wausau currently works with 2,179 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 71 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 Wausau?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Wausau include City of Wausau — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Wausau — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Wausau — 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 Wausau publish RFPs?
City of Wausau publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 51 solicitations from City of Wausau. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Wausau?
At City of Wausau, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 71 decision-makers at City of Wausau.
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What does City of Wausau spend the most on?
Based on 8,140 tracked contracts, City of Wausau spends most on Capital Projects (4,475), Public Works (1,995), Environmental Services (588), Grants (568), and Public Safety (514). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, FACILITIES, 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 Wausau's current vendors?
City of Wausau currently works with vendors including COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS, WAUSAU EVENTS INC, PEMBER COMPANIES INC, RC PAVERS LLC, GORMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LLC, DAAR ENGINEERING INC, J.F. AHERN COMPANY, MARATHON COUNTY, and GRAY MEDIA. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Wausau working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Wausau is actively discussing: City of Wausau — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Wausau — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Wausau — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Wausau Seeks Proposals for Lead Hazard Outreach, Education, and Support, and Bidders Approved for 2025 Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project. 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 Wausau have?
City of Wausau currently has 51 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,475), Public Works (1,995), and Environmental Services (588). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.