Cuyahoga County bids, RFPs and contracts
Cleveland, OhioPop. 1,232,925 · cuyahogacounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 263
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Dec 4
- Contracts
- 3,777
- 938 vendors
The 30-second brief
263 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cuyahoga County's meetings, most in grants and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 13: County Funds Park & Playground Upgrades.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Recreation & Community Services and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Dec 4. Latest awards: Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc for county Considers Shelter Management Contract (Not to exceed $962,896.00, Oct 2026) and Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Company for county Extends Clark Schaefer Hackett Audit Contract (Additional funds not to exceed $2,852,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cuyahoga County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cuyahoga County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cuyahoga County buys from, taken from council records. 3,777 contracts with 938 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cuyahoga County.
Questions about Cuyahoga County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County currently works with 938 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 127 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 Cuyahoga County?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cuyahoga County include Cuyahoga County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cuyahoga County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Cuyahoga County Education, Environment, and Sustainability Meeting, 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 Cuyahoga County publish RFPs?
Cuyahoga County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 276 solicitations from Cuyahoga County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Recreation & Community Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cuyahoga County?
At Cuyahoga County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer, Planning, Human Services, Information Technology, and Health. 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 127 decision-makers at Cuyahoga County.
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What does Cuyahoga County spend the most on?
Based on 2,542 tracked contracts, Cuyahoga County spends most on Capital Projects (1,118), Recreation & Community Services (504), Grants (403), Elections (272), and Information Technology (245). Contract types include FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cuyahoga County's current vendors?
Cuyahoga County currently works with vendors including EMERALD DEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC NETWORK INC, CLARK, SCHAEFER, HACKETT & COMPANY, DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND INC, YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND, CLEVELAND ROCKS: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE, FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER CLEVELAND, GROW AMERICA, LUTHERAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRY, UBIZ VENTURE CAPITAL, and JOSEPH’S HOME DBA JOSEPH & MARY’S HOME. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Cuyahoga County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Cuyahoga County is actively discussing: Cuyahoga County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cuyahoga County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cuyahoga County Education, Environment, and Sustainability Meeting, Cuyahoga BOE Meeting: Funding Approvals, Election Updates, Personnel, and Cuyahoga County Board of Control Meeting: Contracts, Awards, Financials. 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 Cuyahoga County have?
Cuyahoga County currently has 276 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,118), Recreation & Community Services (504), and Grants (403). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.