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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City of Cleveland RFPs

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PURCHASE OF ANNUAL FLOWERS, ROOTED CUTTINGS, & SEEDLINGS RFP
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Oct 14, 2026
This Request for Bid (RFB) is for the procurement of annual flowers, rooted cuttings, and seedlings for the City of Cleveland.
RFB 4504 202600000000505 Power Equipment
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Oct 14, 2026
Procurement of various Stihl brand power equipment, including pressure washers, chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and hedge trimmers.
RFB 4502 202600000000512 Specialty Urban Forestry Supplies
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Oct 14, 2026
Procurement of arboricultural, forestry, tree-climbing, rigging, safety, consulting, and related field equipment for municipal tree care operations.

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Census ID
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172358
Employee FTE
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6,949
Population
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363,608
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
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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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- Cleveland uses cooperative purchasing today (e.g., Sourcewell participation) to avoid a full RFP and move faster. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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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.
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.
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 Board of Control Meeting
Date: Apr 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Control addressed several key items across multiple departments. For Public Utilities, the Board authorized an amendment to an engineering services contract for water pollution control and approved a requirement contract for debris disposal and recycling services. The Board approved a contract for nuisance animal trapping and removal services for Public Safety and authorized the lease of seven new vehicles for Public Works. In matters of development, the Board corrected a buyer name on a previous property resolution, approved several yard extension requests, and authorized the transfer of vacant parcels to the Cuyahoga County Land Bank for mixed-use redevelopment, while denying one resolution regarding sidewalk valuations. Finally, the Board authorized a contract for professional psychological assessment services to support Civil Service examinations.
City Of Blue Island Board Of Control Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Control addressed several operational and contractual items. Key discussions included the approval of a two-year plumbing services contract with SA Communal Company Inc., the name change for Vision Metering LLC, and the authorization of a contract for professional design services with ProPump Backflow to renovate the Highland Park Backflow Pump House. The board also authorized a contract with Wax Hall Inc. for medical and dependent care account services and approved a fee waiver for the USA Boxing 2026 National Open event.

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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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PURCHASE OF ANNUAL FLOWERS, ROOTED CUTTINGS, & SEEDLINGS RFP

RFB 4504 202600000000505 Power Equipment

RFB 4502 202600000000512 Specialty Urban Forestry Supplies

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PURCHASE OF ANNUAL FLOWERS, ROOTED CUTTINGS, & SEEDLINGS RFP

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