Caroline County bids, RFPs and contracts
VirginiaPop. 34,413 · co.caroline.va.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 176
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 16
- Contracts
- 932
- 480 vendors
The 30-second brief
176 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Caroline County's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 22: The project proffers include dedication of about 15 acres for a public recreation area, with recreational courts and or playing fields to be built on terms agreed with the county. That makes the technology park a future parks and amenities planning trigger, not just an industrial rezoning. A seller would want to track the eventual park program, design scope, and any amenity construction agreement that follows.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Transportation.
Latest awards: Civic Vanguard for GIS Upgrade Demonstration Scheduled With Civic Vanguard (Oct 2026) and Brown Edwards for brown Edwards Scheduled To Present County Audit (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Caroline County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Caroline County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Caroline County buys from, taken from council records. 932 contracts with 480 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Caroline County.
Questions about Caroline County
How do I become an approved vendor for Caroline County?
Caroline County currently works with 480 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 143 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 Caroline County?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Caroline County include Caroline County Meeting: Data Center Campus & Zoning Ordinance Review, Caroline County Supervisors Meeting: Procurement, Zoning & Budget Review, and Planning Commission Meeting: Subdivision & Zoning Ordinance Amendments, 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 Caroline County publish RFPs?
Caroline County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Caroline County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Caroline County?
At Caroline County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Library, and Planning & Community Development. 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 143 decision-makers at Caroline County.
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What does Caroline County spend the most on?
Based on 1,209 tracked contracts, Caroline County spends most on Capital Projects (832), Grants (142), Transportation (113), Information Technology (61), and Public Works (61). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Caroline County's current vendors?
Caroline County currently works with vendors including CIVIC VANGUARD, BROWN EDWARDS, RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, VERIZON WIRELESS, TOWN OF PORT ROYAL, BERKLEY GROUP, AMAZON DATA SERVICES INC, MOUNTING PRODUCTIONS, CHESTERFIELD INSURERS, and PUBLIX NORTH CAROLINA LP. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Caroline County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Caroline County is actively discussing: Caroline County Meeting: Data Center Campus & Zoning Ordinance Review, Caroline County Supervisors Meeting: Procurement, Zoning & Budget Review, Planning Commission Meeting: Subdivision & Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Board Meeting Summary: Roma's Birthday, Rescue Squad Anniversary, VDOT Update, and Caroline County Planning Commission Meeting: Zoning & Subdivision Updates. 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 Caroline County have?
Caroline County currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (832), Grants (142), and Transportation (113). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.