Town of Carrboro bids, RFPs and contracts
Carrboro, North CarolinaPop. 20,962 · townofcarrboro.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 89
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Dec 4
- Contracts
- 1,180
- 545 vendors
The 30-second brief
89 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Carrboro's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The council agenda set a quasi-judicial public hearing for November 10, 2026, on a Special Use Permit-A for Carrboro Elementary School at 400 Shelton Street. The project includes a new school building while the existing school stays open, then demolition of the old building after occupancy. This is not a purchase decision yet, but it signals a defined capital project moving toward a land-use decision.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Dec 4. Latest awards: Three Oaks Engineering Inc for carrboro Expands Three Oaks Engineering SRTS Scope (Oct 2026) and Sungate Design Group for sungate Design Group Presents Bolin Creek Crossing Analysis (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Carrboro's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Carrboro is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Carrboro buys from, taken from council records. 1,180 contracts with 545 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Carrboro.
Questions about Town of Carrboro
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Carrboro?
Town of Carrboro currently works with 545 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 189 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 Town of Carrboro?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Carrboro include Town of Carrboro — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Carrboro — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Carrboro — 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 Town of Carrboro publish RFPs?
Town of Carrboro publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 165 solicitations from Town of Carrboro. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Carrboro?
At Town of Carrboro, 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 Police, Human Resources, Community Development, and Information Technology. 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 189 decision-makers at Town of Carrboro.
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What does Town of Carrboro spend the most on?
Based on 3,911 tracked contracts, Town of Carrboro spends most on Capital Projects (2,375), Public Works (571), Grants (553), Transportation (266), and Environmental Services (146). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Carrboro's current vendors?
Town of Carrboro currently works with vendors including THREE OAKS ENGINEERING INC, SUNGATE DESIGN GROUP, COMPOSTNOW, URBAN SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS (USS), and MCADAMS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Town of Carrboro working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Town of Carrboro is actively discussing: Town of Carrboro — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Carrboro — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Carrboro — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carrboro Board of Adjustment Meeting: Variances, Appeals, & Zoning Decisions, and Stormwater Commission Reviews UDO, RAP Applications & Project Plans. 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 Town of Carrboro have?
Town of Carrboro currently has 165 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,375), Public Works (571), and Grants (553). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.