Town of Emporia bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 7, 2026
- 27 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 69
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 94
- Contracts
- 1,839
- 686 vendors
The 30-second brief
69 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Emporia's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 7: At its October 7, 2026 meeting, the commission was asked to approve the first year of a four-year sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (I&I) assessment program with Duke's Underground. The city tied the work to a $400,000 Year 1 budget allocation and said the program would use flow monitoring, smoke testing, manhole inspections, and related analysis. The assessment was meant to guide later rehabilitation and capital planning, with the final agreement putting Duke's Underground in place for year one.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: L Underwood LLC for quaker Park Improvements Recommended for L. Underwood ($30,535.00, Oct 2026) and Ten Works for ten Works Recommended for WLW Arena Handrails (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Emporia's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Emporia has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Emporia buys from, taken from council records. 1,839 contracts with 686 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Emporia.
Questions about Town of Emporia
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Emporia?
Town of Emporia currently works with 686 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 65 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 Emporia?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Emporia include Town of Emporia — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Emporia — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Emporia — 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 Emporia publish RFPs?
Town of Emporia publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 94 solicitations from Town of Emporia. 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 Emporia?
At Town of Emporia, 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 Public Works, City Council, Facilities Management, Purchasing, and Water. 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 65 decision-makers at Town of Emporia.
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What does Town of Emporia spend the most on?
Based on 2,019 tracked contracts, Town of Emporia spends most on Capital Projects (1,289), Public Works (275), Grants (232), Utilities (123), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (100). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Emporia's current vendors?
Town of Emporia currently works with vendors including L UNDERWOOD LLC, TEN WORKS, DUKE'S UNDERGROUND, DUKE’S UNDERGROUND, S.R. COFFMAN CONSTRUCTION, AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION, FLINT HILLS MALL LLC, ICON CONSTRUCTION, and CENTURY BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Town of Emporia working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Town of Emporia is actively discussing: Town of Emporia — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Emporia — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Emporia — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Emporia City Commission: Grant Approvals & Policy Discussions - Nov 5, 2025, and Emporia, Kansas Receives $750,000 Community Development Block Grant. 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 Emporia have?
Town of Emporia currently has 94 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,289), Public Works (275), and Grants (232). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.