Cleveland County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 17
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Contracts
- 230
- 193 vendors
The 30-second brief
17 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cleveland County's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 21: Text amendment to add battery energy storage facilities to the Unified Development Ordinance table of uses and standards.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1 open RFP. Latest awards: Ward & Smith for county Funds Ward And Smith Legal Invoice ($47,050.00, Jun 2026) and Johnson Hauling & Inc for tax Penalty Relief Sought By Johnson Hauling ($3,042.01, Jun 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cleveland County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cleveland County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cleveland County buys from, taken from council records. 230 contracts with 193 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cleveland County.
Questions about Cleveland County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cleveland County?
Cleveland County currently works with 193 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 35 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 Cleveland County?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cleveland County include Cleveland County Board: Leadership, Budget, and Construction Updates, Consolidated Human Services Agency Approved & Waco Fire Project Advances, and Clinton County Board Meeting: Rezoning, Public Records, Appointments, 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 Cleveland County publish RFPs?
Cleveland County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Cleveland County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cleveland County?
At Cleveland County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Information Technology, Cleveland County Health Department / Public Health Center, Cleveland County Health Department, and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. 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 35 decision-makers at Cleveland County.
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What does Cleveland County spend the most on?
Based on 901 tracked contracts, Cleveland County spends most on Capital Projects (554), Grants (240), Public Works (43), Public Health (32), and Public Safety (32). Contract types include LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cleveland County's current vendors?
Cleveland County currently works with vendors including WARD & SMITH, JOHNSON HAULING & INC, PPCN, PARTNERS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, THOMPSON, PRICE, SCOTT, ADAMS & CO PA, ALBEMARLE US INC, ALBERMARLE US INC, NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (NRA), PROJECT CHAMPION, and PINNACLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cleveland County working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Cleveland County is actively discussing: Cleveland County Board: Leadership, Budget, and Construction Updates, Consolidated Human Services Agency Approved & Waco Fire Project Advances, Clinton County Board Meeting: Rezoning, Public Records, Appointments, Cleveland County Commissioners: Farmland Preservation & Manager Salary, and County Board Meeting: First Responder Recognition, Zoning, Appointments. 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 Cleveland County have?
Cleveland County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (554), Grants (240), and Public Works (43). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.