Ellis County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 82
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 16
- Contracts
- 414
- 220 vendors
The 30-second brief
82 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ellis County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 13: County Secures Easements for $4.3M Saline River Bridge Replacement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Budget Planning.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 16. Latest awards: FCMI for ellis County Approves FCMI Payment Voucher Claim ($3,564.21, Oct 2026) and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (Dsnwk) ($22,500 for fiscal year 2028; an additional $22,500 discussed for fiscal year 2026, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ellis County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ellis County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ellis County buys from, taken from council records. 414 contracts with 220 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ellis County.
Questions about Ellis County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ellis County?
Ellis County currently works with 220 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 47 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 Ellis County?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ellis County include Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Ellis 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 Ellis County publish RFPs?
Ellis County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 44 solicitations from Ellis County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Budget Planning. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ellis County?
At Ellis County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Information Technology, Health Department, Public Works, Treasury, and Ellis County Fairgrounds. 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 47 decision-makers at Ellis County.
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What does Ellis County spend the most on?
Based on 623 tracked contracts, Ellis County spends most on Capital Projects (312), Public Works (98), Budget Planning (84), Grants (78), and Contract Admin (51). Contract types include OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ellis County's current vendors?
Ellis County currently works with vendors including FCMI, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST KANSAS (DSNWK), PENCO ENGINEERING, ENTERPRISE FM TRUST, FCMI INC, PENCO ENGINEERING PA, DELTA DENTAL, KMIT, FOLEY EQUIPMENT, and BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS (BCBS). These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ellis County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Ellis County is actively discussing: Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ellis County Planning Commission Meeting: Big Creek Estates & Solar Project, and Ellis Co. Comm.: Capital Projects, Tax Caps, NG911 Grant (Nov 18, 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 Ellis County have?
Ellis County currently has 44 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (312), Public Works (98), and Budget Planning (84). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.