Cheshire County bids, RFPs and contracts
Keene, New HampshirePop. 78,269 · co.cheshire.nh.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 9, 2026
- 56 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 38
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 713
- 479 vendors
The 30-second brief
38 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cheshire County's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Sep 9: At its September 9, 2026 meeting, Finance Director Trombly said the official launch of UKG should go live next week. She said Assistant Finance Director Hall and the finance team had worked on the project for more than a year. The system is moving into implementation, so support, training, and stabilization needs may still follow.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Peterborough Ems for rindge Selects Peterborough EMS For Services (Sep 2026) and Keene Housing Kids Collaborative for county Funding Supports Keene Housing Kids Collaborative ($10,000, Sep 2026).
38 pre-RFPs tracked at Cheshire County. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cheshire County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cheshire County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cheshire County buys from, taken from council records. 713 contracts with 479 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cheshire County.
Questions about Cheshire County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cheshire County?
Cheshire County currently works with 479 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Cheshire County?
Small purchases under NH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cheshire County include Cheshire County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cheshire County Commissioners Meeting: Bridge, Waste Contract, and Budget, and Cheshire County Approves Grants, Housing Plan, Addresses Infrastructure, 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 Cheshire County publish RFPs?
Cheshire County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Cheshire County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cheshire County?
At Cheshire County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Finance, 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 44 decision-makers at Cheshire County.
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What does Cheshire County spend the most on?
Based on 2,288 tracked contracts, Cheshire County spends most on Capital Projects (1,421), Grants (552), Recreation & Community Services (115), Public Safety (107), and Public Works (93). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cheshire County's current vendors?
Cheshire County currently works with vendors including PETERBOROUGH EMS, KEENE HOUSING KIDS COLLABORATIVE, UKG, PRIMEX, MONADNOCK FORD, CITY OF KEENE, E & E SYSTEMS, and EEI. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cheshire County working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Cheshire County is actively discussing: Cheshire County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cheshire County Commissioners Meeting: Bridge, Waste Contract, and Budget, Cheshire County Approves Grants, Housing Plan, Addresses Infrastructure, Cheshire County Commissioners Meeting: Grants, Veteran Support, Transit, and Chester County EMS and Regional Economic Development 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 Cheshire County have?
Cheshire County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,421), Grants (552), and Recreation & Community Services (115). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NH's state portal, and other sources.