What products and services does the City of Akron procure?

The City of Akron Purchasing Division procures materials, equipment, and professional/technical services to support all City departments. The division also manages surplus and scrap inventory and prepares contracts for goods, equipment, and professional services used across City operations.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Akron?

Procurement for the City of Akron is governed by the City Charter, Codified Ordinances, and City Policies, and the Purchasing Division publishes Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. The Vendors page references Board of Control authority for contract approvals; vendors should consult the Purchasing page for policy documents and standard terms.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Akron, OH
Country:: US

City of Akron RFPs

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2026-005-01 - CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIRS 2026 – PHASE 2 (SBE Preferred) RFP
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
The City of Akron is soliciting bids for CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIRS 2026 – PHASE 2 (SBE Preferred), involving the removal of damaged sidewalk sections, regrading, and repouring of new concrete. The city strongly prefers local firms with Small Business Enterprise certification, with local eligibility covering Summit, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. This open construction RFP requires submissions by September 10, 2026, and provides proposal, qualification, schedule, utilization-plan, and related solicitation documents.
2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 2 RFP
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
The City of Akron is soliciting proposals under an open RFP for lead service line replacement work at approximately 3,000 locations, divided between two contracts. The work includes identifying and replacing service lines, installing new house lines, coordinating access and water-service interruptions, and restoring affected private and public property, with local SBE subcontractor participation required for restoration. This is a construction and utility procurement, not a grant program, and submissions are due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT.
2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 1 RFP
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
The City of Akron is seeking proposals for lead service line replacement at approximately 3,000 locations in its water service area, divided into two contracts of about 1,500 locations each. Work includes identifying service-line materials, excavating and replacing house/service lines, coordinating customer access and water interruptions, restoring affected property, and meeting the City's SBE subcontracting requirement for restoration work. This is an open construction/utilities RFP rather than a grant program; proposals are due September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT.

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209096
Employee FTE
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2,000
Population
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189,691
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37 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Ask Purchasing to confirm use of the contract and align with the end-user to fast-track.
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- Entity: City of Akron, Ohio.
- Use when the product is proprietary, required for compatibility with existing equipment, or the best source of service. Work directly with the end-user department to champion the solution and complete the city’s official Sole Source Justification Form. The form should include detailed market analysis and proof of fair pricing. Obtain department head approval and City Council approval for purchases over $50,000.
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- You can get onboarded to the cooperative options below by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Akron actively uses cooperative purchasing and waives competitive bidding when buying off co-op agreements. Coordinate with the Purchasing Division to validate your contract and align with the end-user department. Programs relevant to Akron include:
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City of Akron Contracts

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GovInvest Inc. at City of Akron
Effective: Nov 20, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of Software Services, specifically a Live Compensation Module, and potentially Professional Services, by GovInvest, Inc. ('Company') to the City of Akron, OH ('Customer'). The agreement includes definitions, service scope, restrictions, confidentiality, proprietary rights, payment terms, and provisions for term, termination, warranties, indemnification, and limitation of liability. The subscription term is from November 20, 2024, to November 20, 2027, with a first-year price of $30,500.00, which includes an implementation fee. Annual fees are subject to a 5% increase each consecutive year.

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City Of Akron, Ohio Annual Action Plan 2026
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Akron, Ohio's Annual Action Plan for 2026 outlines strategies to address the housing needs of low-income and homeless families, and individuals with special needs. The plan focuses on eight key goals: housing rehabilitation, rental housing rehabilitation, homeless assistance, public services, public facilities and improvements, new housing construction, eliminating slum and blight, and economic development opportunities. These goals are supported by federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant, aiming to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.
City of Akron, Ohio Master Tree Planting Plan
Date: Oct 31, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This appendix to the Master Tree Planting Plan provides a comprehensive Master Tree List. The list, compiled by State of Ohio Regional Foresters and Urban Foresters/City Arborists, categorizes trees by family, genus, species, cultivar, and common name, alongside planting site hardiness ratings. The document is designed for periodic updates to incorporate new cultivars, with modifications subject to the Service Director's recommendation and approval by the Tree Commission.

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Michael LupicaActing Traffic Engineer

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Cheryl EatonAdministrative Assistant, Recreation and Parks

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What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Akron use?

The City of Akron's vendor registration asks vendors to identify vendor type and to list State of Ohio certifications such as MBE and EDGE. Vendors should indicate applicable state diversity certifications on their Bonfire profile so the City can recognize those designations during solicitations and reporting.

Where does the City of Akron post bids and RFPs?

The City of Akron posts bid solicitations, RFPs, requests for quotes, and sealed bids on its Bonfire/Euna procurement portal at https://akronohio.bonfirehub.com/. Bid documents, Q&A, and electronic submissions are managed through that portal, which is linked from the City's Purchasing and Vendors pages.

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City of Akron RFPs

2026-005-01 - CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIRS 2026 – PHASE 2 (SBE Preferred) RFP

2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 2 RFP

2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 1 RFP

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City of Akron RFPs

2026-005-01 - CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIRS 2026 – PHASE 2 (SBE Preferred) RFP

2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 2 RFP

2026-023-00 - LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2026 – PART 1 RFP

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