Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department bids, RFPs and contracts
Great Falls, Montanagreatfallsmt.gov/286/Building-and-Planning-Divisions- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 42
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 22
- Contracts
- 392
- 279 vendors
The 30-second brief
42 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and transportation. The latest, from Oct 20: The commission was scheduled to set a December 1, 2026 public hearing on Resolution 10656 to raise water, sewer, and storm drain rates effective January 1, 2027. Staff said the proposed increase was 5 percent for each utility and tied it to about $68 million in water capital needs, $161.8 million in sewer capital needs, and $26.9 million in storm drain capital needs over the next five fiscal years. The hearing date was the next decision point, so this was a clear utility-funding signal.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Public Works.
Latest awards: Thomas, Dean & Hoskins Inc for city Ratifies Trail Environmental Services Agreement ($33,736.96, Oct 2026) and Great Falls Sand & Gravel Inc for city Pays Great Falls Sand for Asphalt Materials ($27,937.71, Oct 2026).
11 new pre-RFPs at Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department this month. See all 42, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department buys from, taken from council records. 392 contracts with 279 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department.
Questions about Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department
How do I become an approved vendor for Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department?
Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department currently works with 279 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 101 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 Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department?
Small purchases under MT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department include Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Great Falls Council Discusses Housing, Parks, and Community Development, 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 Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department publish RFPs?
Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 22 solicitations from Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department?
At Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Public Works, and Community Development. 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 101 decision-makers at Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department.
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What does Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department spend the most on?
Based on 439 tracked contracts, Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department spends most on Capital Projects (175), Transportation (132), Public Works (50), Grants (48), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (34). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department's current vendors?
Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department currently works with vendors including THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS INC, GREAT FALLS SAND & GRAVEL INC, WOITH ENGINEERING INC, SPARK! CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MT, IMEG CONSULTANTS CORP, CAPCON LLC, WESTERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT, DUSTYS SPRINKLERS, and CENTRAL PLUMBING, HEATING, EXCAVATION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department is actively discussing: Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Great Falls Council Discusses Housing, Parks, and Community Development, Great Falls, MT: Fire Chief Recruitment; Strategic Leadership Opportunity, and Great Falls Considers Fireworks Restrictions: Impact on Businesses & Safety. 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 Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department have?
Great Falls Planning and Community Development Department currently has 22 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (175), Transportation (132), and Public Works (50). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MT's state portal, and other sources.