Franklin County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 119
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,351
- 601 vendors
The 30-second brief
119 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Franklin County's meetings, most in public safety and information technology. The latest, from Nov 4: County Jail Reviewing TASER Energy Weapon Needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Maine Office of Community Affairs for county Accepts Community Affairs Grants as Fiscal Agent ($197,730 each (two CRP grants), Nov 2026) and TELEVATE for teleVate Recommended for Emergency Communications Study ($74,171, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Franklin County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Franklin County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Franklin County buys from, taken from council records. 1,351 contracts with 601 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Franklin County.
Questions about Franklin County
How do I become an approved vendor for Franklin County?
Franklin County currently works with 601 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 38 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 Franklin County?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Franklin County include Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Franklin County — 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 Franklin County publish RFPs?
Franklin County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Franklin County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Franklin County?
At Franklin County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Administration, Town of Kingfield, Town of Carrabassett Valley, and Arpa. 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 38 decision-makers at Franklin County.
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What does Franklin County spend the most on?
Based on 1,329 tracked contracts, Franklin County spends most on Capital Projects (667), Grants (236), Public Safety (162), Public Works (140), and Administration & Finance (124). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Franklin County's current vendors?
Franklin County currently works with vendors including MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TELEVATE, AXON ENTERPRISE INC, NORTHSTAR AMBULANCE, BLUE STAR ACCOUNTING FIRM, ANDROSCOGGIN SAVINGS, BLUE STAR ACCOUNTING, FRANKIN SAVINGS, INTRAFI CASH SERVICE, and S.W. COLE ENGINEERING INC. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Franklin County working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Franklin County is actively discussing: Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Franklin County Courthouse Cleaning Services RFP: Bid Opportunity. 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 Franklin County have?
Franklin County currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (667), Grants (236), and Public Safety (162). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.