Craven County bids, RFPs and contracts
New Bern, North CarolinaPop. 105,025 · cravencountync.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 193
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 546
- 303 vendors
The 30-second brief
193 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Craven County's meetings, most in grants and equipment. The latest, from Oct 20: Phase two trail paving, asphalt bedding, erosion control, site restoration, and trail removal at Havelock Recreation Complex.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Budget Planning.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Stingray Realty Investments LLC for county Ratifies Biddle Street Property Sale ($5,000.00, Oct 2026) and VIVO for hospice Division Requests VIVO Standing Desks ($1,400.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Craven County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Craven County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Craven County buys from, taken from council records. 546 contracts with 303 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Craven County.
Questions about Craven County
How do I become an approved vendor for Craven County?
Craven County currently works with 303 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 191 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 Craven County?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Craven County include Craven County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Craven County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Craven 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 Craven County publish RFPs?
Craven County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 198 solicitations from Craven County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Budget Planning. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Craven County?
At Craven County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Information Technology, Veterans Services, Transportation Services, Public Works, and Police. 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 191 decision-makers at Craven County.
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What does Craven County spend the most on?
Based on 972 tracked contracts, Craven County spends most on Capital Projects (591), Grants (154), Budget Planning (82), Public Works (76), and County Taxes (69). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Craven County's current vendors?
Craven County currently works with vendors including STINGRAY REALTY INVESTMENTS LLC, VIVO, INSIGHT CONSULTING GROUP LLC, SAFE INDUSTRIES, ALL ACCESS ENTERPRISES LLC, PRACTICON, INSTITUTIONAL INTERIORS, and MEDEX MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Craven County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Craven County is actively discussing: Craven County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Craven County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Craven County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Craven County Commissioners Meeting: Key Business Decisions & Opportunities, and Craven County Commissioners Mtg: Budget, RV Parks, Appointments, Pay Plan. 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 Craven County have?
Craven County currently has 198 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (591), Grants (154), and Budget Planning (82). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.