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Columbia County bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest pre-RFP
Oct 15, 2026
18 days ago
Pre-RFPs
21
2 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
542
356 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

21 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Columbia County's meetings, most in grants and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 15: At its October 15, 2026 meeting, the commissioners approved the Columbia County Redevelopment Authority application for 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The application covered Town of Bloomsburg barrier removal at Town Hall, blight work, and Catawissa Fire House door repairs. The request totaled $252,335 and remains relevant as grant-funded municipal capital work.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: Sorber Development LLC ($2,912.00, Oct 2026) and Berwick Area Transitional Services for county Approves Berwick Recovery Housing Request ($10,000.00, Sep 2026).

21 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 15

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Columbia County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Columbia County has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Columbia County buys from, taken from council records. 542 contracts with 356 vendors.

SORBER DEVELOPMENT LLCCounty Extends Magistrate Office Lease with Sorber Development · Oct 1$2,912.00
BERWICK AREA TRANSITIONAL SERVICESCounty Approves Berwick Recovery Housing Request · Sep 17$10,000.00
RECOVERY COUMMUNITY SERVICES (CMSU)County Approves $247,502 Opioid Recovery Services Request · Sep 17$247,502.11
SEDA-COGCounty Approves SEDA-COG Growing Greener Agreement · Sep 17Undisclosed
WATSONTOWN MAT CLINICCounty Approves Watsontown MAT Clinic Request · Sep 17$3,256.65

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Columbia County.

Questions about Columbia County

How do I become an approved vendor for Columbia County?

Columbia County currently works with 356 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 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 Columbia County?

Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Columbia County include Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Columbia 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 Columbia County publish RFPs?

Columbia County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Columbia 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 Columbia County?

At Columbia County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities, Agricultural Extension Office, Columbia County Conservation District, District Court, and City Council. 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 139 decision-makers at Columbia County.

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What does Columbia County spend the most on?

Based on 338 tracked contracts, Columbia County spends most on Capital Projects (158), Grants (73), Public Works (44), Environmental Services (43), and Public Safety (20). Contract types include FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Columbia County's current vendors?

Columbia County currently works with vendors including SORBER DEVELOPMENT LLC, BERWICK AREA TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, RECOVERY COUMMUNITY SERVICES (CMSU), SEDA-COG, WATSONTOWN MAT CLINIC, D&A COUNSELING -RECOVERY, APPRAISAL REVIEW SERVICES, and JOHNSON CONTROLS. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Columbia County working on?

Based on 8 tracked meetings, Columbia County is actively discussing: Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Commissioners Meeting: Budget Approval, TRAN, Personnel Actions & Projects, and Commissioners Approve Funding, Grants, and Personnel Actions for County. 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 Columbia County have?

Columbia County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (158), Grants (73), and Public Works (44). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.

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