Marion County bids, RFPs and contracts
Salem, OregonPop. 355,777 · co.marion.or.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 99
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 4,741
- 1,449 vendors
The 30-second brief
99 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Marion County's meetings, most in public works and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: At its October 21, 2026 meeting the board considered an order to begin adoption of an update to the Marion County Rural Transportation System Plan. The action also started conforming amendments to the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and the Marion County Zoning Code. A public hearing was scheduled for December 9, 2026, and staff contacts named were Austin Barnes, Carl Lund, and Janelle Shanahan. Decision state: scheduled for vote on October 21, 2026.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Health.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim & Survivor Services Division for county Adds $631,810 to Crime Victim Services Agreement ($631,810.01 added; new agreement total of $1,263,619.62, Oct 2026) and DEVNW for county Adds $57,500 to DevNW Homebuyer Assistance Contract ($57,500 added; new contract total of $200,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Marion County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Marion County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Marion County buys from, taken from council records. 4,741 contracts with 1,449 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Marion County.
Questions about Marion County
How do I become an approved vendor for Marion County?
Marion County currently works with 1,449 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 39 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 Marion County?
Small purchases under OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Marion County include Marion County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Marion 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 Marion County publish RFPs?
Marion County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 652 solicitations from Marion County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Health. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Marion County?
At Marion County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Environmental Services, Marion County Public Works, Marion County Environmental Services — Parks Program, Information Technology, and Marion County Assessor's Office — Exemptions/Deferrals. 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 39 decision-makers at Marion County.
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What does Marion County spend the most on?
Based on 2,435 tracked contracts, Marion County spends most on Capital Projects (1,144), Grants (447), Public Health (294), Public Works (276), and Public Safety (274). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Marion County's current vendors?
Marion County currently works with vendors including OREGON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CRIME VICTIM & SURVIVOR SERVICES DIVISION, DEVNW, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CITY OF WOODBURN, MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (MWVCOG), OXFORD HOUSE INC, NORTH MARION TOURISM COLLABORATIVE, KARPEL SOLUTIONS, EAGLEVIEW DBA PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, and POLK COUNTY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Marion County working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, Marion County is actively discussing: Marion County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Marion County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Marion County Commissioners Meeting: Approvals Impacting Local Businesses, and Marion County Board Approves Contracts, Services, and Appointments. 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 Marion County have?
Marion County currently has 652 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,144), Grants (447), and Public Health (294). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OR's state portal, and other sources.