Dawson County bids, RFPs and contracts
Dawsonville, GeorgiaPop. 35,365 · dawsoncountyga.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 184
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 2,179
- 869 vendors
The 30-second brief
184 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dawson County's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: Rezoning Sought for 7 New Medical Office Buildings.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for dawson County Considers UGA Cooperative Extension MOU (Oct 2026) and Glenn Powers LLC for library Expansion Design Contract Approved for Glenn Powers (Not-to-exceed $29,500, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dawson County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dawson County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dawson County buys from, taken from council records. 2,179 contracts with 869 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dawson County.
Questions about Dawson County
How do I become an approved vendor for Dawson County?
Dawson County currently works with 869 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 210 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 Dawson County?
Small purchases under GA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dawson County include Dawson County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Dawson 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 Dawson County publish RFPs?
Dawson County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and GA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 31 solicitations from Dawson 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 Dawson County?
At Dawson County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, Parks & Recreation, Information Technology, Fleet Management, and Finance. 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 210 decision-makers at Dawson County.
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What does Dawson County spend the most on?
Based on 5,840 tracked contracts, Dawson County spends most on Capital Projects (3,710), Grants (1,162), Public Works (466), Recreation & Community Services (270), and Environmental Services (232). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dawson County's current vendors?
Dawson County currently works with vendors including BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA, GLENN POWERS LLC, PPS INC, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, and GEORGIA MOUNTAINS REGIONAL COMMISSION (GMRC). These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Dawson County working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Dawson County is actively discussing: Dawson County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Dawson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Dawson County have?
Dawson County currently has 31 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,710), Grants (1,162), and Public Works (466). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, GA's state portal, and other sources.