Kootenai County bids, RFPs and contracts
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoPop. 191,864 · kcgov.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 415
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,792
- 809 vendors
The 30-second brief
415 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kootenai County's meetings, most in information technology and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Nov 4: Juvenile Justice Center Chiller Replacement Project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and County Taxes.
Latest awards: Vanguard Cleaning Systems for county Considers Vanguard Cleaning Systems Agreement (Nov 2026) and Axon Enterprise Inc for county Considers Axon Body-Worn Camera Purchase (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kootenai County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kootenai County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kootenai County buys from, taken from council records. 1,792 contracts with 809 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kootenai County.
Questions about Kootenai County
How do I become an approved vendor for Kootenai County?
Kootenai County currently works with 809 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 170 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 Kootenai County?
Small purchases under ID's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kootenai County include Kootenai County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kootenai County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kootenai 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 Kootenai County publish RFPs?
Kootenai County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ID's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Kootenai County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, County Taxes. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kootenai County?
At Kootenai County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Office, Kootenai County Public Transportation (KCPT), Resource Management – Public Transportation Office, Resource Management / Public Transportation Office, and Kootenai County Public Transportation (Transit). 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 170 decision-makers at Kootenai County.
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What does Kootenai County spend the most on?
Based on 4,519 tracked contracts, Kootenai County spends most on Capital Projects (2,554), Environmental Services (576), County Taxes (484), Public Safety (471), and Grants (434). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kootenai County's current vendors?
Kootenai County currently works with vendors including VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS, AXON ENTERPRISE INC, ATS INLAND NW, IDAHO OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (IOEM), BONNER COUNTY, WELCH COMER & ASSOCIATES INC, HAYDEN, COEUR D' ALENE TRIBE, LEGACY CANINE BOARDING, and NORTH IDAHO JET LLC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Kootenai County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Kootenai County is actively discussing: Kootenai County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kootenai County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kootenai County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kootenai County Meeting Summary: Infrastructure, Grants, Tax Adjustments, and Kootenai County Community Development Meeting Summary: Dec 11, 2025. 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 Kootenai County have?
Kootenai County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,554), Environmental Services (576), and County Taxes (484). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ID's state portal, and other sources.