Defiance County bids, RFPs and contracts
OhioPop. 38,292 · defiance-county.com- Latest contract
- Jun 3, 2025
- 17 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 198
- 111 vendors
- Decision makers
- 5
The 30-second brief
Public Works leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: KLIR for property acquisition from KLIR LLC approved ($5,135.00, Jun 2025) and West Erie Realty Solutions for west Erie Realty awarded right-of-way acquisition contract (Jun 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Defiance County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Defiance County buys from, taken from council records. 198 contracts with 111 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Defiance County.
Questions about Defiance County
How do I become an approved vendor for Defiance County?
Defiance County currently works with 111 vendors across contract types including Property Acquisition, Right-of-way acquisition services, CONSTRUCTION, and Roadway Improvements. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Defiance County?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Defiance County include Defiance City Council Approves UV System Repair and Job Incentive Program, 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 Defiance County publish RFPs?
Defiance County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Defiance County. The most active RFP sectors are Public Works, Capital Projects, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Defiance County?
At Defiance County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Board of Education, Health, Probation, Facilities Management, and Coroner. 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 5 decision-makers at Defiance County.
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What does Defiance County spend the most on?
Based on 274 tracked contracts, Defiance County spends most on Public Works (118), Capital Projects (115), Environmental Services (16), Equipment (13), and Grants (12). Contract types include Property Acquisition, Right-of-way acquisition services, CONSTRUCTION, and Roadway Improvements. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Defiance County's current vendors?
Defiance County currently works with vendors including KLIR, WEST ERIE REALTY SOLUTIONS, OGELSBY CONSTRUCTION INC, GERKEN PAVING INC, WARD CONSTRUCTION, AERO-MARK COMPANY LLC, VERNON NAGEL, D & R EARTHMOVING, MILLER BROTHERS, and WARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like Property Acquisition, Right-of-way acquisition services, CONSTRUCTION, and Roadway Improvements. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Defiance County working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, Defiance County is actively discussing: Defiance City Council Approves UV System Repair and Job Incentive Program. 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 Defiance County have?
Defiance County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Public Works (118), Capital Projects (115), and Environmental Services (16). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.