Clarke County bids, RFPs and contracts
VirginiaPop. 15,609 · clarkecounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 30
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 666
- 230 vendors
The 30-second brief
30 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Clarke County's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: Alternative Education Project Return Program Grant Expansion.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Dicola, Mike for clarke Committee Recommends Dicola Easement Purchase ($44,000, Oct 2026) and FERRELL for clarke County Considers Ferrell Easement Donation (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Clarke County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Clarke County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Clarke County buys from, taken from council records. 666 contracts with 230 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Clarke County.
Questions about Clarke County
How do I become an approved vendor for Clarke County?
Clarke County currently works with 230 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, and SANITATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 43 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 Clarke County?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Clarke County include Clarke County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Clarke County Social Services Advisory Board Meeting Summary, and Clarke County FY26 Budget: Decisions, Opportunities, & Economic Impacts, 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 Clarke County publish RFPs?
Clarke County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from Clarke County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Clarke County?
At Clarke County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Administration, and Joint Finance Department / Joint Administrative 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 43 decision-makers at Clarke County.
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What does Clarke County spend the most on?
Based on 259 tracked contracts, Clarke County spends most on Capital Projects (83), Public Safety (59), Information Technology (49), Transportation (40), and Grants (28). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, and SANITATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Clarke County's current vendors?
Clarke County currently works with vendors including DICOLA, MIKE, FERRELL, NEWMAN & HOOK, KOBETZ, ELEANORE, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LORD FAIRFAX HEALTH DEPARTMENT, NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, VERIZON, INBODEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, and FIRST CHOICE SEPTIC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, and SANITATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Clarke County working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Clarke County is actively discussing: Clarke County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Clarke County Social Services Advisory Board Meeting Summary, and Clarke County FY26 Budget: Decisions, Opportunities, & Economic Impacts. 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 Clarke County have?
Clarke County currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (83), Public Safety (59), and Information Technology (49). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.