Licking County bids, RFPs and contracts
Newark, OhioPop. 185,564 · lickingcounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 28, 2026
- 40 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 19
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 151
- 98 vendors
The 30-second brief
19 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Licking County's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Sep 28: At its August 24, 2026 meeting, the commission approved spending up to $18,000 for an additional 2D model run for the South Fork Licking River flood damage reduction alternatives. The county partnered with Licking County Soil and Water Conservation, and MS Consultants was named for the work. The item shows active flood-mitigation analysis work tied to recent flooding. A vendor can use this as incumbent and follow-on intelligence for watershed modeling, drainage, and flood reduction services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Professional Services.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Planning Next ($227,256.99 total to date, Oct 2026) and Ninegret Partners (Oct 2026).
19 pre-RFPs tracked at Licking County. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Licking County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Licking County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Licking County buys from, taken from council records. 151 contracts with 98 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Licking County.
Questions about Licking County
How do I become an approved vendor for Licking County?
Licking County currently works with 98 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LEGAL, and OTHER. 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 Licking County?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Licking County include Licking County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and Licking County — Procurement Intelligence (February 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 Licking County publish RFPs?
Licking County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 58 solicitations from Licking County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Professional Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Licking County?
At Licking County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 Licking County.
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What does Licking County spend the most on?
Based on 409 tracked contracts, Licking County spends most on Capital Projects (270), Transportation (61), Professional Services (30), Grants (25), and Public Works (23). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LEGAL, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Licking County's current vendors?
Licking County currently works with vendors including PLANNING NEXT, NINEGRET PARTNERS, BURGES S & NIPLE, CROSSROADS COMMUNITY PLANNING, MS CONSULTANTS, SANDS DECKER, PLANK LAW FIRM, DLZ, LICKING COUNTY SOIL & WATER, and SOUTHWEST LICKING REGIONAL WATER. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LEGAL, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Licking County working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Licking County is actively discussing: Licking County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and Licking County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026). 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 Licking County have?
Licking County currently has 58 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (270), Transportation (61), and Professional Services (30). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.