Portsmouth Water and Fire District bids, RFPs and contracts
Portsmouth, Rhode Islandportsmouthwater.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 11
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 256
- 126 vendors
- Decision makers
- 1
The 30-second brief
11 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Portsmouth Water and Fire District's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: RIDOT for PWFD Billing to RIDOT for Main Damage (Apr 2026) and Wells Fargo for board Approves Investment with Wells Fargo (Apr 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Portsmouth Water and Fire District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Portsmouth Water and Fire District buys from, taken from council records. 256 contracts with 126 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Portsmouth Water and Fire District.
Questions about Portsmouth Water and Fire District
How do I become an approved vendor for Portsmouth Water and Fire District?
Portsmouth Water and Fire District currently works with 126 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 Portsmouth Water and Fire District?
Small purchases under RI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Portsmouth Water and Fire District include Portsmouth Water And Fire District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Portsmouth Water And Fire District — 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 Portsmouth Water and Fire District publish RFPs?
Portsmouth Water and Fire District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and RI's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Portsmouth Water and Fire District?
At Portsmouth Water and Fire District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the fire chief and board of commissioners, with key roles in operations, apparatus, and administration. Key departments include Administration / General Management. 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 Portsmouth Water and Fire District.
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What does Portsmouth Water and Fire District spend the most on?
Based on 916 tracked contracts, Portsmouth Water and Fire District spends most on Capital Projects (580), Public Works (196), Environmental Services (70), Professional Services (43), and Administration & Finance (27). Contract types include OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Portsmouth Water and Fire District's current vendors?
Portsmouth Water and Fire District currently works with vendors including RIDOT, WELLS FARGO, RIIB, TIGER TREE & LANDSCAPING, BORDEN FARM ESTATES LLC, HAGUE SAHADY & COMPANY, LOWE WADE DBA NOVOTX, IMPERIUM SYSTEM INTEGRATORS, WOODARD & CURRAN, and BEACON. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Portsmouth Water and Fire District working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Portsmouth Water and Fire District is actively discussing: Portsmouth Water And Fire District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Portsmouth Water And Fire District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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.
