Mercer County bids, RFPs and contracts
New Castle, PennsylvaniaPop. 107,860 · mercercountypa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 91
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 97
- Contracts
- 1,579
- 712 vendors
The 30-second brief
91 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Mercer County's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 15: County Funds OUD/SUD Program with Opioid Settlement Money.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Anixter Inc for county Approves Anixter Door Controller Fee ($2,142.94, Oct 2026) and CDW-G for county Renews Adobe Licenses Through CDW-G ($4,690.03, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Mercer County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Mercer County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Mercer County buys from, taken from council records. 1,579 contracts with 712 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Mercer County.
Questions about Mercer County
How do I become an approved vendor for Mercer County?
Mercer County currently works with 712 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 56 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 Mercer County?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Mercer County include Mercer County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mercer County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Mercer 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 Mercer County publish RFPs?
Mercer County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 97 solicitations from Mercer County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Mercer County?
At Mercer County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Mercer County Department of Public Safety / E9-1-1 Services. 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 56 decision-makers at Mercer County.
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What does Mercer County spend the most on?
Based on 886 tracked contracts, Mercer County spends most on Capital Projects (357), Grants (210), Public Safety (139), Information Technology (101), and Environmental Services (79). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Mercer County's current vendors?
Mercer County currently works with vendors including ANIXTER INC, CDW-G, QUADIENT, GROWING WELLNESS LLC, WESLEY FAMILY SERVICES, BEST CHOICE TRAILERS, MERCER COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING, BETHESDA CHILDREN’S HOME DBA BETHESDA LUTHERAN SERVICES, MILCAM INC, and BEAM UP US INC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Mercer County working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Mercer County is actively discussing: Mercer County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mercer County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Mercer County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Mercer County Commissioners Meeting: Budget Adoption and Appointments, and Mercer County Commissioners Approve Budget Allocations and Tech Purchases. 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 Mercer County have?
Mercer County currently has 97 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (357), Grants (210), and Public Safety (139). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.