Carteret County bids, RFPs and contracts
Beaufort, North CarolinaPop. 70,469 · carteretcountync.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 73
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 509
- 254 vendors
The 30-second brief
73 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Carteret County's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 19: County Supports State DOT Grant Application.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Town of Pine Knoll Shores (Oct 2026) and Sba Gc Towers LLC for carteret County Amends SBA GC Towers Communications Lease (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Carteret County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Carteret County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Carteret County buys from, taken from council records. 509 contracts with 254 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Carteret County.
Questions about Carteret County
How do I become an approved vendor for Carteret County?
Carteret County currently works with 254 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 262 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 Carteret County?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Carteret County include Carteret County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carteret County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Carteret 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 Carteret County publish RFPs?
Carteret County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 403 solicitations from Carteret County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Carteret County?
At Carteret County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Planning & Development Department, Police, Administration, 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 262 decision-makers at Carteret County.
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What does Carteret County spend the most on?
Based on 1,012 tracked contracts, Carteret County spends most on Capital Projects (644), Grants (156), Environmental Services (91), Public Safety (64), and Public Works (57). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Carteret County's current vendors?
Carteret County currently works with vendors including TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES, SBA GC TOWERS LLC, TOWN OF EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION INC, MOSELEY INC, RIVEROAK CONTRACTING INC, COASTAL COMMUNITY ACTION INC, and MOFFATT & NICHOL. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, 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 Carteret County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Carteret County is actively discussing: Carteret County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carteret County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Carteret County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carteret County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Transporation, and Carteret County Planning Commission Meeting: Rezoning & Development. 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 Carteret County have?
Carteret County currently has 403 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (644), Grants (156), and Environmental Services (91). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.