Garland County bids, RFPs and contracts
Hot Springs, ArkansasPop. 99,695 · garlandcounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 81
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 336
- Contracts
- 180
- 101 vendors
The 30-second brief
81 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Garland County's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 15: Sheriff's Office Budgeting for Emergency Vehicle.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Budget Planning.
Latest awards: Hot Springs Metro Partnership for garland County Reviews October Metro Partnership Contract ($5,208.33, Oct 2026) and KOFILE for county Approves Kofile Software Spending ($52,189.91, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Garland County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Garland County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Garland County buys from, taken from council records. 180 contracts with 101 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Garland County.
Questions about Garland County
How do I become an approved vendor for Garland County?
Garland County currently works with 101 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 98 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 Garland County?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Garland County include Garland County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garland County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Garland 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 Garland County publish RFPs?
Garland County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 336 solicitations from Garland County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Budget Planning. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Garland County?
At Garland County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Quorum Court, Assessor, and Municipal Court. 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 98 decision-makers at Garland County.
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What does Garland County spend the most on?
Based on 661 tracked contracts, Garland County spends most on Capital Projects (310), Grants (184), Budget Planning (59), Public Safety (59), and Public Works (49). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Garland County's current vendors?
Garland County currently works with vendors including HOT SPRINGS METRO PARTNERSHIP, KOFILE, ARPA COMPLIANCE CONSULTING, OAKLAWN CENTER ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HARP'S FOOD STORES, and ACRUMAN, DIAN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Garland County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Garland County is actively discussing: Garland County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garland County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Garland County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Garland County Quorum Court Meeting Summary: Key Decisions & Opportunities, and Garland County Ordinance Committee Meeting: Key Tax & Budget Actions. 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 Garland County have?
Garland County currently has 336 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (310), Grants (184), and Budget Planning (59). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.