Lackawanna County bids, RFPs and contracts

Lackawanna County currently works with 1,261 vendors across contract types including OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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.

Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lackawanna County include Lackawanna County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lackawanna County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lackawanna 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.

Lackawanna County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 201 solicitations from Lackawanna County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

At Lackawanna County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) — Fixed Route Operations, County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) — Shared Ride Operations, Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board, and Department of Economic Development. 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 28 decision-makers at Lackawanna County.