Budget PlanningCapital ProjectsDetected Jul 16, 2026

The FY2027 PRGAB work plan lists multiple parks and greenway bond project groundbreakings expected, including Lake Lynn West Trail Loop, John Chavis, John P Top Greene, River Cane, Erinsbrook Park, Method Road Park, neighborhood community connections, Tarboro Road, Smoky Hollow, Walnut Green Greenway, and Mine Creek Greenway. These indicate capital projects moving into construction or late design in FY2027. Design, construction, and specialty vendors should watch for related procurements and subcontracting opportunities.

Projects are tied to the 2022 Parks Bond implementation focus area and FY2027 events list.

City of RaleighFY2027 parks bond groundbreakings

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What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will City of Raleigh issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks City of Raleigh's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

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