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Connecticut government bids, RFPs and contracts

Connecticut

Pre-RFPs: 44
Agencies: 289
Projects: 164; In 2 counties

164 projects tracked in Connecticut. Get the ones that fit you.

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Capital Projects, Information Technology and Community Events & Activities lead the 44 pre-RFPs Civic IQ has found in Connecticut council minutes and budgets.

Who's buying

Town of Simsbury, City of Middletown and Town of Branford have the most projects on record.

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What Connecticut agencies are planning

Upcoming projects, grants and hiring found in council minutes and budget hearings, before the solicitation.

OpportunityThe Board of Education and architect Tecton presented options for a major Squadron Line Elementary School project: phased break/fix (~$83M), renovate-as-new (~$132M, $68.5M local share), or new construction (~$131M, $65.5M local share). The school is 56 years old with outdated systems and poor educational space, and leaders want to choose a preferred option, engage BOS/BOF, and seek state school construction grants. This is early capital planning, so K–12 design, CM, owner’s rep, cost estimating, and funding strategy firms can help refine scope, phasing, and grant applications before a formal building project is launched.Town of Simsbury · Jun 16, 2026$131,000,000 OpportunityBeacon Falls received NVCOG approval for a $14 million LOTCIP Main Street project that will now advance to CT DOT. The town still must secure an estimated $3.5 million for sewer work and is exploring funding via an affordable housing component. Engineering, planning, and grant strategy firms can help define scope, package the streetscape and utility work, and position the sewer portion for funding and later procurement.Town of Beacon Falls · Jun 9, 2026$17,500,000 OpportunityTown leadership discussed moving forward with bond language for a replacement of Fire Station #4, including an upcoming referendum and analysis of the town’s remaining debt capacity. The plan is to formally introduce the bond question at the first July 2026 council meeting, hold a public hearing the same night, and, if authorized, move toward a referendum while staying within roughly $10 million of remaining bonding capacity. Although no construction RFP has been issued, this is a defined future capital project that will require architectural, engineering, construction management, and potentially owner’s rep services once voters approve funding. Vendors can add value now by helping refine scope, cost estimates, phasing, and public communications materials so that once the referendum passes, the town can move quickly into design and procurement without delays.Newington Housing Authority · Jun 9, 2026$10,000,000 OpportunityThe town is pursuing $5.2 million in Congressionally directed funding for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and will need about $1 million in local match. They plan to shift engineering support from SLR to Woodard & Curran, who authored the original study, and update that study as part of strategic planning, including user fee discussions. Environmental engineers, financial advisors, and project managers can support the updated planning and eventual design and construction phases.Town of Beacon Falls · Jun 9, 2026$6,200,000 40 more pre-RFPs matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →

Recent projects and awards in Connecticut

Contract awards and project updates from public meetings, largest and newest first.

The Town Council and Board of Finance voted on June 25, 2026 to proceed with Option 1 for athletic field drainage improvements at Woodside Intermediate School, based on a Weston & Sampson study. Option 1 is a sand-cap build-up system estimated at about $1.5 million with 4–6 months downtime, chosen as the most realistic and fundable approach. Design is in progress and construction documents are expected in about 3 months, leading into a 6–24 month construction window, creating needs for construction, materials, and follow-on maintenance support.Contract Award · Cromwell School District · Connecticut · Jun 25, 2026$1,500,000 Branford Public Schools is finalizing a one-year contract renewal with Kelly Services to continue fully outsourced substitute staffing for the 2026-2027 school year. The memo notes Kelly has been the substitute provider since 2001 and that a new, modernized contract—covering indemnification, liability, insurance, hiring/onboarding responsibilities, and operational improvements—has completed administrative and legal review and is ready for Board of Education approval. The anticipated contract value is roughly 1250000, with rates that are the same or slightly lower than 2025-2026 and an overall fee reduction from 35% to 31%, yielding a projected cost reduction of about 24911. The Board must issue a bid waiver for this one-year term and authorize administration to execute because the value exceeds 500000. This is primarily incumbent intelligence: Kelly retains the work for 2026-2027, but the scale, scope, and pricing structure provide key benchmarks for competitors and service partners looking at follow-on or adjacent opportunities in HR, timekeeping, or workforce management systems.Contract Award · Town of Branford · Connecticut · Jun 24, 2026$1,250,000 Arcadis reported that the owner’s contingency remains at over 1.6 million for CMS and around 81,000 for Central Office, and the Building Committee unanimously approved multiple credit change orders (#18, #19, #20, #10, #11) to Newfield Construction totaling more than 1 million in savings, along with payment of $315,172.34 in invoices to Newfield and Arcadis. These actions reflect active management of the construction contract and scope reductions or savings rather than new procurement. For vendors, this establishes Newfield as the incumbent construction manager and Arcadis and Perkins Eastman as program and design partners on the Cromwell Middle School project. While the primary build is firmly awarded, understanding the financial position, contingency levels, and active players can inform timing and positioning for future work at CMS, Central Office, or other town facilities, as well as potential specialty subcontracting or services aligned with remaining contingency funds.Contract Award · Town of Cromwell · Connecticut · Jun 17, 2026$1,000,000 Chief Steinhart reported on bids received for a rescue truck build, and the Board of Selectmen approved the bid award recommendation to New England Fire, Equipment and Apparatus in the amount of 1435570, funded by the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company. This confirms selection of a vendor for a major apparatus purchase. With the contract now awarded, the main competitive opportunity is closed, but this is important intelligence on the town’s preferred fire apparatus supplier and the scale of their fleet investment. There may be follow-on needs for communications systems, loose equipment, maintenance, training, financing, and future vehicle replacements that adjacent vendors can target. Integration vendors can also explore how their products fit with New England Fire equipment specifications and electronics.Contract Award · Town of North Stonington · Connecticut · Jun 16, 2026$1,435,570 The Finance Department is requesting Board of Selectmen approval for a slate of blanket purchase orders to multiple entities including Southwestern Regional Comms Center, NC Historical Society, O'Connor Davies LLP, CCM, Pullman & Conley, Town of Darien, NC Volunteer Ambulance, Norwalk Hospital EMS, NCTV79, local schools and nonprofits, and financial advisors Moody's Investors, Munistat Services, and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. These cover services such as EMS, auditing, legal, communications, credit rating, and financial advisory support for the upcoming fiscal period. Vendor relationships and approximate annual values are effectively set with these purchase orders, indicating awarded or continuing service arrangements for FY26. Vendors in adjacent or competing spaces can use this to understand incumbents for audit, legal, EMS, financial advisory, and communications contracts, and to time outreach for future rebids, expanded scopes, or specialized consulting that complements existing providers.Contract Award · Town of New Canaan · Connecticut · Jun 15, 2026$1,278,866 The Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Upgrades project at Sailors Lane, Old Gate Lane, New Haven Ave, Watrous Lane, and Live Oaks is essentially complete, with all stations online and generator startup and load testing done. The Commission approved several balancing change orders, including decreases to VMS ARPA and Bonded contracts and adjustments to Weston & Sampson purchase orders, to close out the project. While the main construction is finished, this establishes the upgraded pump stations and generators as new assets requiring long-term maintenance, SCADA optimization, and possible future expansions. Vendors offering ongoing electrical, generator service, SCADA support, and pump station maintenance can use this project as incumbent intelligence and a basis to propose service agreements or enhancements around the newly upgraded infrastructure.Contract Admin · Milford Transit District · New Haven County · Jun 24, 2026$3,444,900 114 more Connecticut projects matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →

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Government agencies in Connecticut

289 agencies tracked, with procurement data, contacts and vendors.

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Questions about Connecticut

How do I find government contracts in Connecticut?

There are 164 tracked government projects across 289 agencies in 2 Connecticut counties. The most active procurement sectors include Capital Projects, Construction, and Environmental Services. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFPs from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts, all in one place. Filter by county, sector, or agency to find the most relevant opportunities.

Which counties have the most procurement activity in Connecticut?

The counties with the most government procurement activity in Connecticut are: Connecticut (150 projects), Hartford County (12 projects), and New Haven County (2 projects). These counties represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFPs in the state. You can drill into any county to see active projects, agency contacts, and competitive intelligence, focusing your business development on the highest-opportunity areas.

What types of agencies issue RFPs in Connecticut?

Government agencies across Connecticut that issue RFPs include Cities & Towns, School Districts, Government Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Special Districts. With 289 agencies tracked across 2 counties, Connecticut has a diverse procurement landscape. Each agency manages its own RFP process and vendor relationships independently.

How do I bid on Connecticut government projects?

To bid on government projects in Connecticut, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in CT publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, there are 164 tracked projects across Connecticut. The key advantage is getting in early. Pre-RFPs from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.

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What sectors are most active in Connecticut?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Connecticut are: Capital Projects (37 projects), Construction (26 projects), Environmental Services (13 projects), Professional Services (11 projects), and Public Safety (8 projects). Across 32 active sectors statewide, Detailed breakdowns by sector, county, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics across the state.

Who are the key decision-makers in Connecticut?

Procurement decisions in Connecticut are made by individual agency leaders such as city managers, county administrators, school superintendents, and department heads, across 289 agencies in 2 counties. Each agency has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Connecticut agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

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