Chelan County bids, RFPs and contracts
WashingtonPop. 81,941 · co.chelan.wa.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 79
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 3,912
- 1,655 vendors
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79 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Chelan County's meetings, most in transportation and public works. The latest, from Oct 26: Invitation to Bid Approved for Culvert Blasting Pilot Project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Storwick Tree Removal Contract for chelan County Approves Storwick Tree Removal Contract (Oct 2026) and Oversite LLC for chelan County Approves Oversite Malaga Boundary Contract (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Chelan County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Chelan County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Chelan County buys from, taken from council records. 3,912 contracts with 1,655 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Chelan County.
Questions about Chelan County
How do I become an approved vendor for Chelan County?
Chelan County currently works with 1,655 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 77 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 Chelan County?
Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Chelan County include Chelan County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Chelan County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Chelan County Commissioners Meeting: Budget Approval & Project Updates, 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 Chelan County publish RFPs?
Chelan County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Chelan County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Chelan County?
At Chelan County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 77 decision-makers at Chelan County.
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What does Chelan County spend the most on?
Based on 7,461 tracked contracts, Chelan County spends most on Capital Projects (4,158), Public Works (1,078), Grants (1,035), Environmental Services (863), and Professional Services (327). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Chelan County's current vendors?
Chelan County currently works with vendors including STORWICK TREE REMOVAL CONTRACT, OVERSITE LLC, KELLEY CREATE, S.P. CRAMER & ASSOCIATES INC DBA CRAMER FISHSCIENCES, CASCADIA CONSERVATION DISTRICT, FROMM LAND COMPANY LLC, BLUE PINE FUELS, NATURAL SYSTEMS DESIGN, COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC, and WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Chelan County working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Chelan County is actively discussing: Chelan County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Chelan County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Chelan County Commissioners Meeting: Budget Approval & Project Updates, Chelan County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Contracts, & Project Approvals, and Chelan County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Development. 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 Chelan County have?
Chelan County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,158), Public Works (1,078), and Grants (1,035). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.