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Elk County bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest contract
Oct 27, 2025
12 months ago
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
185
119 vendors
Decision makers
17

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Infrastructure & Maintenance.

How they buy

Latest awards: Day Insurance Solutions for insurance Renewal Consideration for County Employees (Oct 2025) and Bg Consultants for BG Consultants to perform engineering report ($7,500, Aug 2025).

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Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Elk County has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Elk County buys from, taken from council records. 185 contracts with 119 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Elk County.

Questions about Elk County

How do I become an approved vendor for Elk County?

Elk County currently works with 119 vendors across contract types including Insurance Renewal, Service, Legal Services, Payment Request, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Elk County?

Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Elk County include Elk County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Elk County Commissioners Meeting: Transportation, Transit, & Insurance, and Elk County Commissioners Meeting: DOT Policy, Real Estate, and Funding, 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 Elk County publish RFPs?

Elk County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Elk County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Elk County?

At Elk County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Police, City Council, Public Works, Emergency Management, and Elk County EMS. 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 17 decision-makers at Elk County.

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What does Elk County spend the most on?

Based on 277 tracked contracts, Elk County spends most on Capital Projects (113), Grants (63), Infrastructure & Maintenance (37), Public Safety (36), and Equipment (28). Contract types include Insurance Renewal, Service, Legal Services, Payment Request, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Elk County's current vendors?

Elk County currently works with vendors including DAY INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, BG CONSULTANTS, WS RANCH, FARMERS BANK & TRUST, KPA, EMILY & PHIL JARROD, and BRIDGES. These vendors span contract types like Insurance Renewal, Service, Legal Services, Payment Request, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Elk County working on?

Based on 6 tracked meetings, Elk County is actively discussing: Elk County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Elk County Commissioners Meeting: Transportation, Transit, & Insurance, Elk County Commissioners Meeting: DOT Policy, Real Estate, and Funding, Elk County Commissioners Meeting: Budget Presentation and Key Decisions, and Elk County Commissioners Address Budget, Real Estate, and Right-of-Way. 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 Elk County have?

Elk County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (113), Grants (63), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (37). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.

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