City of Fort Wayne

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Fort Wayne, IN
Country:: US

City of Fort Wayne RFPs

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1108N - Van Buren Street Bridge Underpass Lighting RFP
Open
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
Furnish & install three (3) LED wall pack fixtures, surface mounted conduit and wire for underpass pedestrian lighting.
1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp. RFP
Open
-
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works project seeks bids to furnish and install thirty-two (32) Town & Country LED luminaires on 12’ light poles. The work also includes underground conduit and wire and three power sources, and the posting classifies it as a Roadway Lighting construction project. Online bids only are accepted through QuestCDN by Thu, 09/03/2026 02:00 PM EDT.
1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp.
Open
-
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works project seeks bids to furnish and install thirty-two (32) Town & Country LED luminaires on 12’ light poles. The work also includes underground conduit and wire and three power sources, and the posting classifies it as a Roadway Lighting construction project. Online bids only are accepted through QuestCDN by Thu, 09/03/2026 02:00 PM EDT.

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Census ID
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163465
Population
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275,203
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
57 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Fort Wayne

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
57 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Indiana QPA or 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
- City of Fort Wayne (IN): Use when the product is proprietary or critical to continuity of service, especially tied to urgent public safety or operational needs. Coordinate directly with the City of Fort Wayne Purchasing Department to complete required non-competitive procurement justification forms. Contracts over $25,000 require board approval—ensure the end-user department is ready to champion the request before the relevant board.
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 of Fort Wayne has used cooperative purchasing before. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed various public art projects, including updates on neighborhood engagements for the SHOUT-OUT program, progress on the 77 Steps sculpture de-installation, and plans for a future dedication. Committee reports included updates from the Governance Committee regarding new commission appointments and reappointments of advisory members, approval of the East Central mural project by the Review Committee, and an update on the inspection process for existing sculptures and murals under the Collection Management initiative. The Chair provided additional updates regarding upcoming appointments, development timelines for new projects, and the exploration of potential secondary market sculptures.
City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works Minutes
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved several infrastructure resolutions, including street intersection improvements, lift station repairs, and alley projects. Agreements were authorized for tree removal services and IT advisory services. Various change orders were approved for multiple street and utility projects, alongside the award of a tank rehabilitation contract. The board also accepted work on a sanitary sewer system project, rescinded a land acquisition resolution, and approved accounting claims for both City Utilities and the Civil City.

Key Contacts

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Nathan Hartman3rd District Member

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Rohli Booker6th District Member

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City of Fort Wayne RFPs

1108N - Van Buren Street Bridge Underpass Lighting RFP

1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp. RFP

1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp.

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City of Fort Wayne RFPs

1108N - Van Buren Street Bridge Underpass Lighting RFP

1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp. RFP

1105N - Archer Ave, Greenlawn St, Margaret Ave St Light Imp.

Buyer Attributes

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Fort Wayne Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes

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City of Fort Wayne RFPs

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City of Fort Wayne RFPs

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Fort Wayne Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes

City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works Minutes

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City Of Fort Wayne Board Of Public Works Minutes

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