Aroostook County bids, RFPs and contracts
MainePop. 66,609 · aroostook.me.us- Latest contract
- Sep 17, 2025
- 14 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 32
- Contracts
- 997
- 406 vendors
- Decision makers
- 39
The 30-second brief
Public Safety leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.
Latest awards: Alternative Correctional Healthcare (Sep 2025) and SYMETRA for county Approves Symetra Private Family Leave Plan (Aug 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Aroostook County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Aroostook County buys from, taken from council records. 997 contracts with 406 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Aroostook County.
Questions about Aroostook County
How do I become an approved vendor for Aroostook County?
Aroostook County currently works with 406 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 39 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Aroostook County?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Aroostook County include Aroostook County Commissioners Meeting: Contracts and Local Business, and Aroostook County Commissioners Meeting: Infrastructure & Contracts, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Aroostook County publish RFPs?
Aroostook County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 32 solicitations from Aroostook County. The most active RFP sectors are Public Safety, Capital Projects, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Aroostook County?
At Aroostook County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, and Deschaine Sanitation. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 39 decision-makers at Aroostook County.
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What does Aroostook County spend the most on?
Based on 437 tracked contracts, Aroostook County spends most on Public Safety (159), Capital Projects (121), Grants (71), Information Technology (43), and Public Works (43). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Aroostook County's current vendors?
Aroostook County currently works with vendors including ALTERNATIVE CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE, SYMETRA, NAPOLI SHKOLNIK, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, HOMESTEAD LODGE OXBOW, TOWN OF ASHLAND, and NEWPORT TRUST COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and LICENSE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Aroostook County working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Aroostook County is actively discussing: Aroostook County Commissioners Meeting: Contracts and Local Business, and Aroostook County Commissioners Meeting: Infrastructure & Contracts. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Aroostook County have?
Aroostook County currently has 32 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Public Safety (159), Capital Projects (121), and Grants (71). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.