Centre County bids, RFPs and contracts
Bellefonte, PennsylvaniaPop. 157,393 · centrecountypa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 16, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 223
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 289
- Contracts
- 1,637
- 616 vendors
The 30-second brief
223 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Centre County's meetings, most in public health and public safety. The latest, from Oct 16: County Actively Updating Emergency Response Plans.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Adelphoi Village Inc ($260,000, Oct 2026) and Sp Mccarl for SP McCarl Probation Office Mechanical Contract Considered ($274,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Centre County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Centre County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Centre County buys from, taken from council records. 1,637 contracts with 616 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Centre County.
Questions about Centre County
How do I become an approved vendor for Centre County?
Centre County currently works with 616 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 192 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 Centre County?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Centre County include Centre County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Centre County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Center County Commissioners Meeting: Approvals, Library Recognition, 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 Centre County publish RFPs?
Centre County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 289 solicitations from Centre County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Centre County?
At Centre County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Planning & Community Development, Sheriff, Probation, Treasurer, and Clerk of Courts. 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 192 decision-makers at Centre County.
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What does Centre County spend the most on?
Based on 4,050 tracked contracts, Centre County spends most on Capital Projects (2,133), Public Works (588), Recreation & Community Services (563), Grants (479), and Environmental Services (287). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Centre County's current vendors?
Centre County currently works with vendors including ADELPHOI VILLAGE INC, SP MCCARL, AMERICAN SPECIALTY HEALTH (ASH) FITNESS INC, MASSARO CORPORATION, C&S CONTRACT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES INC DBA BLAIR THERAPIES, THISGEN INC, HALLSTROM CLARK ELECTRIC, CENTRAL PA COMMUNITY ACTION, CENTRE COUNTY HOUSING & LAND TRUST, and CENTRE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Centre County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Centre County is actively discussing: Centre County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Centre County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Center County Commissioners Meeting: Approvals, Library Recognition, Centre County Commissioners Approve Personnel Actions, Training Agreement, and Centre County Housing Task Force Meeting: ERAP II and Summit Discussion. 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 Centre County have?
Centre County currently has 289 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,133), Public Works (588), and Recreation & Community Services (563). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.