Butler County bids, RFPs and contracts
Butler, PennsylvaniaPop. 200,169 · butlercountypa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 75
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 1,636
- 639 vendors
The 30-second brief
75 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Butler County's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 21: Civil Site & Permitting Support for High School Expansion.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Health.
Latest awards: Usm S for USM S Rate Increase Request Listed on Prison Board Agenda (Oct 2026) and JAILTRACKER (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Butler County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Butler County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Butler County buys from, taken from council records. 1,636 contracts with 639 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Butler County.
Questions about Butler County
How do I become an approved vendor for Butler County?
Butler County currently works with 639 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 188 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 Butler County?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Butler County include MH/EI/ID Advisory Board Meeting Overview, Butler County Commissioners Meeting Summary: Key Approvals and Business Opportunities, and Butler County Commissioners Meeting: Key Decisions and Business Opportunities (June 18, 2025), 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 Butler County publish RFPs?
Butler County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Butler 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 Butler County?
At Butler County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Administration, Parks and Recreation, Butler County Parks and Recreation, and Human 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 188 decision-makers at Butler County.
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What does Butler County spend the most on?
Based on 430 tracked contracts, Butler County spends most on Capital Projects (151), Grants (88), Public Health (80), Information Technology (58), and Public Safety (53). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Butler County's current vendors?
Butler County currently works with vendors including USM S, JAILTRACKER, DILLION MCCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM LLP, JOHNSON CONTROLS, CCR (CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES), PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (PDA), CARE CENTER, COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS LLC, ANR (ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT RESOURCES), and HELBIG, DESIREE. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Butler County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Butler County is actively discussing: MH/EI/ID Advisory Board Meeting Overview, Butler County Commissioners Meeting Summary: Key Approvals and Business Opportunities, Butler County Commissioners Meeting: Key Decisions and Business Opportunities (June 18, 2025), Butler County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting – June 4, 2025, and Butler County Planning Commission & Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meetings Summary. 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 Butler County have?
Butler County currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (151), Grants (88), and Public Health (80). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.