Contracts & procurement in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,387 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Cleveland, OH (89)
- Knox County, OH (83)
- Brunswick, OH (57)
- Lucas County, OH (56)
- Hancock County, OH (45)
- Akron Public Schools, OH (43)
- Canton, OH (42)
- Dayton, OH (38)
- Fairview Park, OH (36)
- Williams County, OH (34)
- Springfield, OH (33)
- Brecksville, OH (31)
Latest matching meetings
Council to consider $302,012 contract for Whitewood Road storm sewer improvements
The City Council committees will review and recommend approvals for several contracts and resolutions, including a $302,012 contract for the Whitewood Road storm sewer improvement, an $11,744.40 annual fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement, and a $6,187.33 firewall maintenance renewal. Additional items…
Lakewood Board of Education approves fees and contracts for 2026-2027 school year
The Board of Education met to approve a series of consent agenda items including school fees and service agreements. The body also held an executive session regarding the employment or dismissal of a public employee.
Akron Schools to authorize contracts with parents for student transportation
The Akron Public Schools Rules Committee will consider a resolution to authorize contracts with parents for transporting their children, paying a rate of $636.75 per student for the 2026-2027 school year.
Council to approve $14,879.122.00 contract for new public works facility
The council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a $14,879.122.00 bid to Vancon, Inc. for a new public works facility. It will also approve a $1,506,947.00 contract for a pool and water main replacement project with M & T Excavating, LLC. Additional actions include authorizing contracts for…
Norton City Council to consider EMT contract and infrastructure repairs
City Council will discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics and proposed charter amendments. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a community correctional services agreement.
Board to approve storm sewer repairs and engineering services
The Board of Control will consider awarding contracts for emergency storm sewer repairs on State Route 21 and engineering services for a sanitary sewer extension on Wadsworth Road.
Council to seek state funding for Hill Rd widening project
The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, approving the Labor Day Festival Committee to run the annual festival, and allowing contracts for widening US Route 33. The council will also conduct a first reading…
Finance Committee to vote on $31,440 contract amendment for City Hall addition
The Finance Committee will review the auditors’ exit conference and approve the June 15 meeting minutes. It will consider amending the Weber Murphy Fox contract to add $31,440 for limited construction‑administration services on the City Hall Addition and Renovation project, and a request to waive competitive bidding…
Council considers wastewater loan and tobacco sale penalties
Ashtabula City Council will vote on contracts for tree removal and the disposal of obsolete vehicles. The body is also discussing a loan agreement for wastewater facilities and updates to ordinances regarding tobacco sales to persons under 21.
Board approves $505,400 engineering design contract for Cleveland Ave streetscape
The Board will vote on a contract amendment with the Economic and Community Development Institute to extend a $185,000 CDBG-funded project deadline to October 31, 2026. It will consider a four‑year lease of an Elgin Pelican 3‑Wheel Mechanical Street Sweeper costing $302,129.85 with total lease payments of $339,709.08…
Legal & Contracts Committee to discuss multiple vendor contracts
The committee will review and discuss various service and vendor contracts for July 2026. These items include educational software, staffing, and facility maintenance.
Council considers water main replacements and various city contracts
Cleveland City Council is reviewing first-reading legislation including infrastructure improvements and professional service contracts. The body is discussing water main replacements for 2027-2028 and several public right-of-way encroachments.
Cleveland City Council considers moratorium on data center permits
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data center permits and the appropriation of property for a new fire station.
Award contract for University Parks Trail; approve 2027 road plans
The Board will consider awarding a contract to Geo Gradel Company for the University Parks Trail (Silica Road to Centennial Road) and approve plans for 2027 roadway improvement projects. Other actions include authorizing solicitation of bids for 2027 engineering materials and roadside mowing, accepting new sanitary…
Council to consider new 0.25% municipal income tax for safety funding
The Toledo City Council will vote on an ordinance to create a temporary one‑quarter percent municipal income tax starting Jan. 1, 2027 and ending Dec. 31, 2030, with proceeds earmarked for neighborhood safety, police and fire operations. The meeting also includes several appointments, multiple contract authorizations…
Board to discuss subcontractor selection and GMP resolution for Pfeiffer/Miller South project
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education called a special meeting to publicly discuss the selection of subcontractors for a school building construction project and to consider a possible resolution concerning the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Pfeiffer/Miller South construction project. Action may be taken…
Beachwood Council to consider zoning changes and public works purchases
The Beachwood City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone three Edgewood Drive properties for public use. The meeting also includes the approval of bills, the acceptance of bids for snowplow equipment and pool pump replacement, and the authorization of design services for the Connector Road…
Board to vote on $8,609 change order for concrete maintenance
The Tallmadge Board of Control will consider and vote on Change Order #1 to T.R. Snyder Construction, Inc. for the 2026 Concrete Maintenance & Repair bid, increasing the total contract to $135,397.25. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from June 26, 2025, and other procedural items.
Board to consider $300K in lead hazard contracts and eminent domain for sewer
The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners will vote on approximately 30 items at its July 9 regular meeting, including agreements for lead hazard control work, budget additions for grants and equipment, and a resolution to initiate eminent domain for the North Turner Road sanitary sewer extension. The board will also…
Commissioners to vote on $426,735 child support enforcement contract
The Knox County Board of Commissioners will open bids for Danville Amity Road safety improvements and vote on resolutions including an updated drug and alcohol policy for Knox County Transit and a $426,735.53 contract with the Sheriff's Office for child support enforcement. The board will also approve fund transfers…
Board approves 2026-27 staff contracts and administrative updates
The Olentangy Board of Education will approve administrative and certified staff contracts for the 2026-27 school year, including several resignations and post-retirement re-employment agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation on ParentSquare implementation and a business and facilities update.
City Council to consider police hiring rules and ambulance contract
The Tallmadge City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances regarding police hiring procedures and employee classification, and will authorize the purchase of an ambulance through a cooperative purchasing program.
City Commission to vote on zoning code changes and $1.5M pump station contract
The City Commission will consider a second-reading emergency ordinance amending various sections of the zoning code, vote on multiple purchase orders and contracts totaling over $4 million, and set public hearings on a petition to establish a City-Wide New Community Authority. A work session on a property conditions…
Council to vote on generator, pavement marking, and appropriations
The Village Council will vote on three ordinances: purchasing a replacement generator for village hall and service garage via cooperative program, providing additional appropriations, and contracting for the 2026 pavement marking program. All three ordinances are declared emergencies for immediate effect.
Fair Housing Board to review housing study update and new acquisition program
The Fair Housing Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and review the Fair Housing Contact Services Contract with reporting data from August 2025 to February 2026. Members will discuss HB 135 and receive updates on the Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis and the…
Council to decide on services for 94-acre Wall Road annexation
The City Council will consider a resolution outlining services (water, electric, sewer, etc.) for the proposed annexation of 94.2835 acres from Wadsworth Township, plus a resolution requesting the finalized Fifteen-Year Capital Improvement Plan be submitted by October 1, 2026. Two ordinances are also on the agenda: a…
Police union contracts, development pact, and $10,000 grant on committee agenda
Brecksville City Council committees will consider several items including a pool winterization contract with Hastings Water Works for $7,920, amendments to the payroll ordinance, collective bargaining agreements with police patrolmen and sergeants unions, a $10,000 grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community…
Council to consider interim housing ordinance and revoke five tobacco permits
The Campbell City Council will hold public hearings on an interim ordinance implementing SB 450 (housing development) and proposed revocations of business licenses and tobacco permits for five smoke shops. Consent items include adjusting council compensation, approving a sales tax audit contract with HdL Companies…
City to close out sewer cleaning project with two cost reductions
The Board of Control is reviewing two ordinances to finalize the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2025 Project. Both items involve cost reductions to close out existing contracts.
The Safety Committee will vote on a one-year Flock Safety ALPR license contract.
The committee will review an emergency ordinance to renew the Division of Police's automated license plate reader agreement with Flock Safety for one year. Members will vote on authorizing the Director of Public Safety to execute the technology contract. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda materials.
Proposed 0.25% income tax for safety, police, fire to be on November ballot
City Council will consider a proposed temporary 0.25% municipal income tax dedicated to neighborhood safety, police and fire operations, and criminal gang disruption, with a special election to be held November 3, 2026. The agenda also includes multiple contracts and expenditures, including $85,000 for school safety…
Lakewood Board of Education discusses 2026-2027 school fees and contracts
The Board of Education is discussing the adoption of meal program prices, academic instructional fees, and extracurricular fees for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on several service agreements and personnel matters. The Board approved the employment of the Superintendent on one…
Board to discuss subcontractor selection for school construction
This special board meeting will publicly discuss the selection of subcontractors for a school building construction project. The board will then convene in executive session to discuss security arrangements and emergency response protocols. Possible action may be taken after the executive session.
Council considers 2027 tax budget, $300K+ in infrastructure contracts
Council will discuss the 2027 tax budget, which sets the financial plan for the next fiscal year. They are also considering ordinances to approve several infrastructure contracts, including roofing, culvert repairs, and pavement work, along with wage rates for seasonal employees and a union agreement with EMTs and…
Norton Board of Control to approve over $270k in infrastructure repairs
The Board of Control is reviewing several contracts for emergency storm pipe repairs on State Route 21 and facility maintenance. The meeting includes approvals for roofing work at the Administration/Police Building and street paving services.
Commissioners to consider $2M capital project appropriation
The Hancock County Commissioners are meeting to consider over a dozen resolutions, including a $2 million additional appropriation for capital projects, several fund transfers and appropriations for water pollution control, ditch maintenance, and court technology grants. They will also hold a public hearing on the…
Committee to discuss contract amendment for City Hall addition
The Safety and Public Works Committee will consider approving minutes from the June 4th meeting and discuss a contract amendment with Weber Murphy Fox for construction administration of the City Hall addition.
Commissioners to consider supplemental appropriations and new contracts
At this regular meeting, the Williams County Commissioners will approve minutes, agenda, and payment of bills. They will consider Resolution 26-0340 for supplemental appropriations, enter into a IV-E contract with Community Teaching Homes for JFS, and an agreement with Dollar General for the Common Pleas Court…
Commissioners consider bridge replacement agreements and water system bid
The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review agreements for two bridge replacement projects and a water system bid for the Village of Danville. The board will also consider a funding support letter for the Knox County Park District and a court copier agreement.
Commission to vote on $2.69M road resurfacing contract, consider data center moratorium
The City Commission will vote on several second-reading ordinances for housing repair grants and emergency shelter funding, and on emergency ordinances for a $2.69M street paving project (Selma Road and East Main Street) and the sale of city property at 1520 N Belmont Avenue. The commission will also hold first…