Wilkes County bids, RFPs and contracts
North CarolinaPop. 66,233 · wilkescounty.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 229
- 137 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Wilkes County's meetings, most in administration & finance and grants. The latest, from Oct 20: Sheriff's Office Reviewing Safer Schools Grant for Safety Equipment.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Health.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Wilkes Community College for wilkes County Reviews Property-Use Agreement With College (Oct 2026) and Austin Volunteer Fire Department Inc for austin Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Contract Approved (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Wilkes County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Wilkes County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Wilkes County buys from, taken from council records. 229 contracts with 137 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Wilkes County.
Questions about Wilkes County
How do I become an approved vendor for Wilkes County?
Wilkes County currently works with 137 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Wilkes County?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Wilkes County include Wilkes County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Wilkes County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Wilkes 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 Wilkes County publish RFPs?
Wilkes County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from Wilkes 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 Wilkes County?
At Wilkes County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Finance, Human Services, Health, Human Resources, and Administration. 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 44 decision-makers at Wilkes County.
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What does Wilkes County spend the most on?
Based on 276 tracked contracts, Wilkes County spends most on Capital Projects (143), Grants (79), Public Health (23), Public Services (16), and Administration & Finance (15). Contract types include FACILITIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Wilkes County's current vendors?
Wilkes County currently works with vendors including WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AUSTIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, MILLERS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, RONDA COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, GOVDEALS.COM, PLEASANT HILL VOLUNTARY FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, BROADWAY FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, and MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT INC. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Wilkes County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Wilkes County is actively discussing: Wilkes County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Wilkes County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Wilkes County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Wilkes County Considers Repurposing New Office Building for DSS, and Wilkes County Approves Energy Savings, Fire Services Contract, Pump Station. 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 Wilkes County have?
Wilkes County currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (143), Grants (79), and Public Health (23). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.