Dare County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
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- Construction Contract Executed with Near-Term Deadline
- Planning Outreach for Parks & Rec Sales Tax Referendum
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Dare County: Construction Contract Executed with Near-Term Deadline
Dare County has executed a construction contract for an unnamed project, with substantial completion...
Dare County: Planning Outreach for Parks & Rec Sales Tax Referendum
The county is planning a sales tax referendum for parks and recreation and is currently reviewing ou...
Dare County: Water CIP Amendment Signals Asset Replacements
The county amended its 2026 Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), shifting funds for specific asset ...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Dare County?
- Start by reviewing Dare County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in NC, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 58 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 Dare County?
- Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dare County include Dare County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dare County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Dare 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 Dare County publish RFPs?
- Dare County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Dare County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Dare County?
- At Dare County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Finance, Health & Human Services, Information Technology, and Public Works. 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 58 decision-makers at Dare County.
- What does Dare County spend the most on?
- Based on 2,668 tracked contracts, Dare County spends most on Capital Projects (1,905), Public Works (300), Environmental Services (201), Grants (152), and Utilities (110). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Dare County's current vendors?
- Dare County currently works with vendors including VIBE LOCAL, CURRENTTV, PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A., OUTER BANKS NEWSMEDIA LLC, DEC ASSOCIATES INC, DEBTBOOK, NEWSBANK, ALBEMARLE COMMISSION, and COASTAL TRANSPLANTS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Dare County working on?
- Based on 23 tracked meetings, Dare County is actively discussing: Dare County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dare County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Dare County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Clarification on Beach Nourishment Project at Buxton and Avon, NC, and Construction Permits in Dare County: Analysis of Key Projects & Opportunities. 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 Dare County have?
- Dare County currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,905), Public Works (300), and Environmental Services (201). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.
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