City of Milwaukee

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Milwaukee, WI
Country:: US

City of Milwaukee RFPs

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Bid 21963 - Vendor Contract for Fire Hydrants and Repair Kits
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The City of Milwaukee is conducting an open invitation-to-bid procurement, not a grant program, under Bid 21963 for a vendor contract covering fire hydrants and repair kits. The contract is anticipated to begin on November 14, 2026, run for three years, and include options for two additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement. Required submissions include a signed invitation to bid and addenda, pricing worksheet, ethical purchasing affidavit, and W9 form, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT.
Mechanical Demolition RFP
Open
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Sep 4, 2026
Work consist of demolition of two (2) primary and four (4) secondary buildings.
Northwest Garage & DPW Field Headquarters - Air Handling Unit Replacement RFP
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
The project involves two different project sites. At the Field Headquarters an existing rooftop unit will be removed and replaced with a new rooftop unit. At the Garage an existing air handling unit, energy recovery unit, and associated VAV boxes will be removed and replaced with a new rooftop unit, new VAV boxes, and new energy recovery unit. Both locations include controls improvements. There is mechanical, structural, and controls scope.

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Census ID
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136562
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
7,939
Population
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562,407
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Milwaukee

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
42 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. If proprietary or continuity-critical, support an ETB; over $50,000 will require committee approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Milwaukee, WI
- Primary justifications: proprietary technology or critical service essential for continuity.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City uses cooperative purchasing; Sourcewell participation is confirmed. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Capital Improvements Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed departmental requests for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan, which included multiple electronic presentations from various departments such as the Information Management Services Division and the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance. Additionally, the committee reviewed eComments submitted through the County Legislative Information Center, with no formal action taken on these informational items.
Judiciary and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Mar 18, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The Committee discussed several agenda items, including property damage claims and appeals, settlement of claims against the city, and the return of real estate properties to former owners. Legislative topics included a voter registration program for the Milwaukee Housing Authority, updates on hemp growing laws, the annual State Legislative Package, and various state legislative bills relating to motor vehicle immobilization, electronic foot scooters, body cameras on law enforcement, and micro market licensing fees. Additionally, the Committee reviewed an overview of the Governor's 2019-21 Executive Budget and received updates from the Ethics Board and the Fire and Police Commission.
City Of Milwaukee Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

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Steven L. MahanAdministration Deputy Director

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Scott P. SpikerAlderman, 13th District

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City of Milwaukee RFPs

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City Of Milwaukee Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting Minutes

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City of Milwaukee RFPs

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Milwaukee County Capital Improvements Committee Meeting Minutes

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