What products and services does City of Aberdeen procure?

The City of Aberdeen procures municipal goods and services aligned with its departments: public works (streets and maintenance), public utilities, public safety (police and fire), parks and recreation, and administrative/finance services for city operations.

How does City of Aberdeen approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Aberdeen’s Board of Aldermen considers and records procurement contracts and purchase agreements at public Board meetings; meeting minutes document purchase agreements and roll‑call votes on approvals.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Aberdeen, MS
Country:: US

City of Aberdeen RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Mississippi Port Rail Spur Connector RFP
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Work inlcudes construction of industry track rail and associated turnouts and at-grade road crossings.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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129309
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,799
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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74 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Not used here—pivot to formal bidding.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops; encourage them to explore Sourcewell or OMNIA Partners as options, and they can reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Sole Source
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- City of Aberdeen shows no evidence of sole source usage. Mississippi Code §31-7-13 drives competitive purchasing (bids required over $5,000; formal advertising over $50,000). Treat sole source as unlikely and focus on competitive bids posted on the City’s RFP page and the MS DFA bid portal.
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Cooperatives
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- There is no evidence that City of Aberdeen uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and they can reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Board of Aldermen Regular Board Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved multiple budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including general city, water, and departmental funds. Numerous personnel actions were finalized, including retirements, resignations, the hiring of new utility staff, and the termination of a police officer following an executive session. Additionally, the Board authorized several purchase requisitions for equipment, approved a School Resource Officer contract, and reviewed reports regarding city infrastructure and street safety concerns.
City of Aberdeen Mayor and Board of Aldermen/Alderwoman Special Called Board Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board met to discuss and amend various city budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key actions included tabling the discussion of the Common City Budget, accepting an amended Water Budget with adjustments to sewer service charges, and eventually approving the amended Water, Sewer, and Common City Budgets. Additionally, the board approved a motion to post and advertise the amended budget if department expenditures exceed 10%.
City of Aberdeen Board of Aldermen Special Called Board Meeting

Key Contacts

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Teresa Baker YoungCity Administrator

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Roy HaynesCity Inspector

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How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Aberdeen?

Vendors register by creating a planroom account on the City of Aberdeen's third‑party bidding portal (cityofaberdeenmsbids.com) to view projects, access bid documents, and upload required files for solicitations.

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Aberdeen?

Procurement and purchasing for the City of Aberdeen are managed through the Administration/Finance offices within its mayor–council government, while department-level buying is handled by Public Works, Public Utilities, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, and other departmental managers.

Where does City of Aberdeen post bids and RFPs?

The City of Aberdeen posts solicitations on its municipal 'Bids and RFPs' page and publishes bid documents through a third‑party planroom at cityofaberdeenmsbids.com; some solicitations are also referenced on the Mississippi DFA contract search.

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City of Aberdeen RFPs

Mississippi Port Rail Spur Connector RFP

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Aberdeen Board of Aldermen Regular Board Meeting

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Mississippi Port Rail Spur Connector RFP

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City of Aberdeen Board of Aldermen Special Called Board Meeting

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