Blair County Planning Commission bids, RFPs and contracts
Altoona, Pennsylvaniablairco.org/planning/Pages/WelcomeToBCPC.aspx- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 8
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 169
- 134 vendors
The 30-second brief
8 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Blair County Planning Commission's meetings, most in utilities and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 29: Bridge Replacement Permit Reviews and Infrastructure Grant Support.
Utilities leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.
Latest awards: Mackin Engineering for mackin Engineering Leads Joint Comprehensive Plan (Sep 2026) and Allegheny Mountain Spring Water Inc for support for Allegheny Mountain Spring Water Permit (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Blair County Planning Commission's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Blair County Planning Commission has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Blair County Planning Commission buys from, taken from council records. 169 contracts with 134 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Blair County Planning Commission.
Questions about Blair County Planning Commission
How do I become an approved vendor for Blair County Planning Commission?
Blair County Planning Commission currently works with 134 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 6 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 Blair County Planning Commission?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Blair County Planning Commission include Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Blair County Planning Commission publish RFPs?
Blair County Planning Commission publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Blair County Planning Commission. The most active RFP sectors are Utilities, Capital Projects, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Blair County Planning Commission?
At Blair County Planning Commission, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Blair County Planning Commission, Controller, and Department of Social Services. 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 6 decision-makers at Blair County Planning Commission.
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What does Blair County Planning Commission spend the most on?
Based on 24 tracked contracts, Blair County Planning Commission spends most on Utilities (8), Capital Projects (7), Grants (4), Legal & Compliance (3), and Environmental Services (2). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Blair County Planning Commission's current vendors?
Blair County Planning Commission currently works with vendors including MACKIN ENGINEERING, ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER INC, GALLITZIN WATER TREATMENT PLANT, UNION PACIFIC COMPANY, BLAIR COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY INC, NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY, RBA, NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION, and UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Blair County Planning Commission working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Blair County Planning Commission is actively discussing: Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Blair County Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Financial Planning Meeting: Transportation Program & Business Implications, and Blair County 2025-2050 Transportation Plan: Business Impact Analysis. 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 Blair County Planning Commission have?
Blair County Planning Commission currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Utilities (8), Capital Projects (7), and Grants (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.