Ellsworth County bids, RFPs and contracts
KansasPop. 6,257 · EllsworthCounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Jun 22, 2026
- 5 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 5
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 539
- 290 vendors
The 30-second brief
5 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ellsworth County's meetings, most in administration & finance and environmental services. The latest, from Jun 22: Road & Bridge Department Presenting 2027 Budget.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Ellsworth Reporter for county Approves $198.95 Thanksgiving Newspaper Advertisement ($198.95, Oct 2026) and L&m Contractors for county Defers L&M Contractors’ $3,200 Fee Waiver ($3,200 liquidated damages, Oct 2026).
5 pre-RFPs tracked at Ellsworth County. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ellsworth County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ellsworth County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ellsworth County buys from, taken from council records. 539 contracts with 290 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ellsworth County.
Questions about Ellsworth County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County currently works with 290 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 Ellsworth County?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ellsworth County include Ellsworth County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellsworth County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Ellsworth County Meeting: Insurance Rates, Emergency Management, Awareness, 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 Ellsworth County publish RFPs?
Ellsworth County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Ellsworth County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ellsworth County?
At Ellsworth County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Fire, Kanopolis Volunteer Fire, and Treasurer. 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 33 decision-makers at Ellsworth County.
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What does Ellsworth County spend the most on?
Based on 1,025 tracked contracts, Ellsworth County spends most on Capital Projects (556), Grants (188), Public Works (161), Environmental Services (80), and Information Technology (40). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ellsworth County's current vendors?
Ellsworth County currently works with vendors including ELLSWORTH REPORTER, L&M CONTRACTORS, NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, LINDBURG VOGEL, NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NCRPC), ELLSWORTH COUNTY INDEPENDENT REPORTER, PAT KYLER CONSTRUCTION, and GLASSMAN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ellsworth County working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Ellsworth County is actively discussing: Ellsworth County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellsworth County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Ellsworth County Meeting: Insurance Rates, Emergency Management, Awareness, Ellsworth County Commissioners Meeting: Hospital, Grants, Roads, & More, and Ellsworth County Commissioners Meeting: Employee Benefits, Budget, & Services. 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 Ellsworth County have?
Ellsworth County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (556), Grants (188), and Public Works (161). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.