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Town of Wake Forest bids, RFPs and contracts

Town of Wake Forest logoWake Forest, North Carolina
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 20, 2026
14 days ago
Pre-RFPs
66
10 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
26
Contracts
725
357 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

66 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Town of Wake Forest's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The board agenda scheduled a resolution to submit a Local Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application for Smith Creek Greenway Phases 2 and 3. The town was seeking grant funding, not awarding a contract, and the decision point was the October 20, 2026 meeting. This matters for firms that support parks, greenway design, grant writing, and future project delivery if the application is funded.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.

How they buy

Latest awards: North Carolina Department of Transportation (Ncdot) for wake Forest Approves NCDOT Greenway Funding Agreement (Oct 2026) and VIA for wake Forest Discusses Go Wake Forest Expansion With Via (Oct 2026).

66 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 20

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Town of Wake Forest's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Town of Wake Forest has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Town of Wake Forest buys from, taken from council records. 725 contracts with 357 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Wake Forest.

Questions about Town of Wake Forest

How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Wake Forest?

Town of Wake Forest currently works with 357 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 119 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 Wake Forest?

Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Wake Forest include Town of Wake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Wake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Town of Wake Forest — 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 Wake Forest publish RFPs?

Town of Wake Forest publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 26 solicitations from Town of Wake Forest. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Wake Forest?

At Town of Wake Forest, 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 Communications, Information Technology, Board of Commissioners, and Risk Management, Town Manager’s Office. 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 119 decision-makers at Town of Wake Forest.

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What does Town of Wake Forest spend the most on?

Based on 1,744 tracked contracts, Town of Wake Forest spends most on Capital Projects (1,246), Public Works (233), Transportation (126), Grants (79), and Environmental Services (60). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Wake Forest's current vendors?

Town of Wake Forest currently works with vendors including NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT), VIA, SHERMAN REILLY, WAKE FOREST PRIDE, WELTON, ANN, and ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Wake Forest working on?

Based on 20 tracked meetings, Town of Wake Forest is actively discussing: Town of Wake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Town of Wake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Town of Wake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Wake Forest Board of Adjustment Meeting: Variances & 2026 Schedule, and Wake Forest Commissioners: Infrastructure, Budget & Development Focus. 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 Wake Forest have?

Town of Wake Forest currently has 26 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,246), Public Works (233), and Transportation (126). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.

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