Crawford County bids, RFPs and contracts
ArkansasPop. 62,657 · crawfordcountyar.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 20
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 424
- 249 vendors
The 30-second brief
20 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Crawford County's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 19: The sheriff requested $148.36 from the Jail and Law Enforcement Fund for oil changes. The packet says the check came from WEX, Inc. and was already received. This is a routine service item, but it shows the county's fleet maintenance buying pattern and the named card/fuel provider.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Grants.
Latest awards: Northwest Controls Systems Inc for detention Center HVAC Repair Invoiced by Northwest Controls ($2,651.43, Oct 2026) and A.C.T. for A.C.T. Supports Crawford County Reappraisal Project (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Crawford County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Crawford County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Crawford County buys from, taken from council records. 424 contracts with 249 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Crawford County.
Questions about Crawford County
How do I become an approved vendor for Crawford County?
Crawford County currently works with 249 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 21 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 Crawford County?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Crawford County include Crawford County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Crawford County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Crawford County Meeting Summary: Budget, Personnel, Assets Review, 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 Crawford County publish RFPs?
Crawford County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Crawford County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Crawford County?
At Crawford County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Police, Emergency Communications, Juvenile Court, District Attorney, and Public Defender. 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 21 decision-makers at Crawford County.
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What does Crawford County spend the most on?
Based on 406 tracked contracts, Crawford County spends most on Capital Projects (164), Public Safety (86), Grants (82), Information Technology (41), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (33). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Crawford County's current vendors?
Crawford County currently works with vendors including NORTHWEST CONTROLS SYSTEMS INC, A.C.T., WEX INC, MOUNTAINBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT, MOTOROLA, MORROW, CRAIG, and ROGERS, TOMMY. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Crawford County working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Crawford County is actively discussing: Crawford County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Crawford County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Crawford County Meeting Summary: Budget, Personnel, Assets Review, Crawford County Budget Committee Meeting: Appropriations and Tax Levies, and Crawford County Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary – June 12, 2025. 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 Crawford County have?
Crawford County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (164), Public Safety (86), and Grants (82). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.