St. Joseph County bids, RFPs and contracts
South Bend, IndianaPop. 272,861 · sjcindiana.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 12, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 241
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 35
- Contracts
- 2,446
- 827 vendors
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241 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in St. Joseph County's meetings, most in information technology and professional services. The latest, from Nov 12: Zoning Board Reviewing Sound Variance for Approved Data Center.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: West Shore Services for county Plans Tornado Siren Control Point Purchase (Nov 2026) and Moser Consulting Inc for county Plans $33,000 IT Assessment with Moser ($33,000 fixed fee, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in St. Joseph County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations St. Joseph County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who St. Joseph County buys from, taken from council records. 2,446 contracts with 827 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at St. Joseph County.
Questions about St. Joseph County
How do I become an approved vendor for St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County currently works with 827 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 341 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 St. Joseph County?
Small purchases under IN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at St. Joseph County include St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County publish RFPs?
St. Joseph County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 35 solicitations from St. Joseph County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at St. Joseph County?
At St. Joseph County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include County Administrator, Public Works, District Court, Humane Society of St. Joseph County — Department of Animal Control, and Circuit Court > Civil Protective Order Court. 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 341 decision-makers at St. Joseph County.
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What does St. Joseph County spend the most on?
Based on 2,789 tracked contracts, St. Joseph County spends most on Capital Projects (1,644), Public Works (524), Grants (224), County Taxes (212), and Environmental Services (185). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are St. Joseph County's current vendors?
St. Joseph County currently works with vendors including WEST SHORE SERVICES, MOSER CONSULTING INC, UNITED HEALTH CARE (UHC), SELERIX SYSTEMS INC, HRP CONSTRUCTION INC, ALLSOP, CZAJKOWSKI, JERRY, and BAILEY. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is St. Joseph County working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, St. Joseph County is actively discussing: St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), St. Joseph County Commissioners Meeting: Approvals, Retirements, and Contracts, and St. Joseph County Commissioners Meeting: Contracts, Bids, and Approvals. 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 St. Joseph County have?
St. Joseph County currently has 35 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,644), Public Works (524), and Grants (224). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IN's state portal, and other sources.