What vendor requirements does City of Cleveland publish?

City of Cleveland specifies solicitation-specific vendor requirements: bidding documents list required forms (for example, W-9) and may require bonds, insurance, or licenses. Vendors must follow each solicitation’s listed insurance, bonding, licensing, and form submission requirements.

How does City of Cleveland approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Division of Purchases & Supplies (Finance Department) administers procurement, and the Codified Ordinances require purchase contracts above statutory thresholds to be authorized and signed by department directors or other authorized City officials, establishing the statutory approval and signature process.

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

Procurement policies and standard terms are published by the City of Cleveland Division of Purchases & Supplies, the City Charter, and the Codified Ordinances; bidding thresholds and instructions appear on the Finance bidding pages and in the ordinance text.

What supplier diversity programs does City of Cleveland use?

The City of Cleveland operates a Cleveland Area Small Business (CSB) certification and related contracting rules under Codified Ordinances Chapter 187; supplier-diversity programming and certification assistance are administered by the City’s Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Location:: Cleveland, OH
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101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project RFP
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Oct 1, 2026
The City of Cleveland is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project, a demonstration effort involving removal, processing, and repaving of existing asphalt with recycled material. The work is for the Division of Engineering and Construction under the Department of MOCAP, and bidders must be on the plan-holders list to submit a bid or receive addenda. Bids must be delivered to Cleveland City Hall before noon Eastern Time on October 1, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026.
101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project
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Closes
Oct 1, 2026
The City of Cleveland is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project, a demonstration effort involving removal, processing, and repaving of existing asphalt with recycled material. The work is for the Division of Engineering and Construction under the Department of MOCAP, and bidders must be on the plan-holders list to submit a bid or receive addenda. Bids must be delivered to Cleveland City Hall before noon Eastern Time on October 1, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026.
FILE NO. 100-26 Sewer Test Tee Inspection, Installation and Snaking FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 609-17, SEC 541.13. PASSED BY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2018. RFP
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Sep 9, 2026
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Oct 8, 2026
This RFP is for Sewer Test Tee Inspection, Installation, and Snaking services for the Division of Water Pollution Control.

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- Entity: City of Cleveland
- When to use: Only for unequivocally proprietary IT software, data subscriptions, or specialized building/facility maintenance services.
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City of Cleveland Contracts

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Fabrizi Recycling, Inc. at City of Cleveland
Effective: Jul 20, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details 13 individual Delivery Orders issued by the City of Cleveland, Division of Purchases & Supplies, to Fabrizi Recycling Inc. for the purchase and/or rental of heavy duty equipment, snow removal equipment, and services for various projects including demolition, emergency repairs, and scaffolding. Each delivery order specifies its own service dates and total amount, and is released from one of two master contract agreements: MA 1505 RC2020000000051 or MA 1505 RC2024000000088.
Fabrizi Trucking & Paving, Inc. at City of Cleveland
Effective: Jan 17, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details twelve Delivery Orders issued by the City of Cleveland to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Inc. for snow removal and related services at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. These orders, spanning from January 2023 to November 2026, are released under a master contract agreement (MA 1505 RC2022000000078) and specify services for various airfield and landside areas, each with its own service period and total amount.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cleveland

City of Cleveland Municipal Action Plan 2025-2050
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The Municipal Action Plan for the City of Cleveland is a comprehensive strategy designed to advance sustainability, reduce climate pollution, and strengthen the resilience of city operations. It aims to slash City operating greenhouse gas emissions by 63.3% through 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The plan focuses on six key areas: Built Environment, Clean Energy, Clean Transportation, Resilience and Empowerment, Resource Management, and Water and Green Space. Key outcomes include building a resilient future, addressing environmental inequities, fostering economic prosperity, and improving the well-being of City employees and residents.
Board of Control Meeting
Date: Dec 18, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including the merger of the Division of Information Technology and Services and the Office of Urban Analytics and Innovation into a new Department of Innovation and Technology. Other key actions included authorizing an intra-contract for Esports programming to expand into the Glenville recreation center, fixing rates for Cleveland Public Power, and approving software license agreements for lease management systems. Additionally, the board approved a public improvement contract for recreation center locker room improvements, several requirements contracts for vehicle maintenance and tree pruning, and the acquisition of motorcycles for the Department of Public Safety. Finally, the board approved yard expansions and a development partner nomination for the Gateway 66 affordable housing project.

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Who manages procurement for City of Cleveland?

The City of Cleveland Finance Department’s Division of Purchases & Supplies administers citywide procurement; individual departments (for example, Cleveland Water) also publish and manage department-level Invitations to Bid. Check both the Finance division and relevant departmental procurement pages for contacts and solicitations.

Where does City of Cleveland post bids and RFPs?

City of Cleveland posts solicitations and bid tabulations on its official website and publishes/collects solicitations through an OpenGov eProcurement system; individual Invitations to Bid include specific submission instructions and receipt details.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Cleveland?

Vendors begin at the City of Cleveland Vendor Opportunities and Doing Business in Cleveland pages and complete a Vendor Pre-Registration Worksheet for invitations over $50,000; individual solicitations provide registration and submission instructions for onboarding.

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City of Cleveland RFPs

101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project RFP

101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project

FILE NO. 100-26 Sewer Test Tee Inspection, Installation and Snaking FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 609-17, SEC 541.13. PASSED BY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2018. RFP

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101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project RFP

101-26 - 2026 Recycled Asphalt Demo Project

FILE NO. 100-26 Sewer Test Tee Inspection, Installation and Snaking FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 609-17, SEC 541.13. PASSED BY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2018. RFP

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