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Information & Services
The City of Milwaukee works to acquire commodities and services in the most cost effective, efficient and impartial manner within the appropriate guidelines. Goods, services, and construction, are generally obtained through a bid or proposal solicitation process to offer the opportunity for equitable participation by businesses throughout the city.
Visit the following sites to learn more about current contracting opportunities:
Department of City Development (DCD)
Real estate sales, real estate development, services procurement, and product procurement for Department of City Development and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS)
Demolition and site clearance contracts.
Department of Public Works (DPW)
Public Works administration, bridge structures, buildings, parking, paving, recreation facilities, sewer and water mains, snow plowing, Water Works facilities, forestry.
Port Milwaukee
Improvements or repairs to Port-owned transportation infrastructure and capital assets, including rail, dockwalls, buildings, terminals, fencing, piers and other structures.
City of Milwaukee Purchasing Division
All other commodities and services not listed above including: automotive supplies, chemicals, communications equipment, computer hardware and software, consulting, financial services, fire and police equipment, fuel and lubricants, furniture, health services, IT services, office supplies and equipment, and more.
Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) (DCD)
Residential repair and rehabilitation projects for homeowners, homebuyers, and responsible landlords.