Bear Lake County bids, RFPs and contracts
IdahoPop. 6,727 · bearlakecounty.info- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 32
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 742
- 454 vendors
The 30-second brief
32 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Bear Lake County's meetings, most in transportation and information technology. The latest, from Oct 13: The agenda includes a design consultant selection process for the 25049 Guardrail Upgrade Safety Improvements Project. This is scheduled for commission action on October 13, 2026, so the consultant decision was still open at the time of the agenda. The project points to near-term transportation safety work and a likely follow-on implementation phase once design support is chosen. Vendors in design and engineering should watch the consultant selection outcome and the project schedule.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Ada County for county to Consider Ada County Pathology Agreement (Oct 2026) and Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for county to Consider Unpaid-Account Collection Contract (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Bear Lake County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Bear Lake County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Bear Lake County buys from, taken from council records. 742 contracts with 454 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Bear Lake County.
Questions about Bear Lake County
How do I become an approved vendor for Bear Lake County?
Bear Lake County currently works with 454 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 24 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 Bear Lake County?
Small purchases under ID's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Bear Lake County include Bear Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Bear Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Bear Lake County Commissioners Meeting: Agenda Analysis & Opportunities, 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 Bear Lake County publish RFPs?
Bear Lake County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ID's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Bear Lake County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Bear Lake County?
At Bear Lake County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Road Shop & Equipment / Road and Bridge, Coroner, Assessor, Treasurer, and Emergency Management. 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 24 decision-makers at Bear Lake County.
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What does Bear Lake County spend the most on?
Based on 524 tracked contracts, Bear Lake County spends most on Capital Projects (328), Grants (72), Public Works (54), Public Safety (37), and Transportation (33). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Bear Lake County's current vendors?
Bear Lake County currently works with vendors including ADA COUNTY, LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON LLP, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CES, CIVIC PLUS, NBL PROPERTY, ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER, CARDWELL, and CONRAD & BISCHOFF. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Bear Lake County working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, Bear Lake County is actively discussing: Bear Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Bear Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Bear Lake County Commissioners Meeting: Agenda Analysis & Opportunities, Bear Lake County Commissioners Meeting: Liquor License, Energy Ordinance, and Bear Lake County Commissioners Meeting: Zoning, Taxes, Ambulance Purchase. 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 Bear Lake County have?
Bear Lake County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (328), Grants (72), and Public Works (54). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ID's state portal, and other sources.