Erie County bids, RFPs and contracts
Erie, PennsylvaniaPop. 265,832 · eriecountypa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 30, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 141
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 1,342
- 420 vendors
The 30-second brief
141 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Erie County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and professional services. The latest, from Oct 30: Supplemental Funding Approved for Health Dept ADA Upgrades.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Axon Enterprise Inc for council to Weigh Sole-Source Axon Technology Contract (Jul 2026) and Julia Hospice & Palliative Care for tax-Exempt Time Note for Julia Hospice Project (Not to exceed $2,000,000.00, Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Erie County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Erie County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Erie County buys from, taken from council records. 1,342 contracts with 420 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Erie County.
Questions about Erie County
How do I become an approved vendor for Erie County?
Erie County currently works with 420 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 43 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 Erie County?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Erie County include Erie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Erie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Erie MPO — 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 Erie County publish RFPs?
Erie County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 142 solicitations from Erie County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Erie County?
At Erie County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Erie County Administration. 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 43 decision-makers at Erie County.
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What does Erie County spend the most on?
Based on 2,134 tracked contracts, Erie County spends most on Capital Projects (899), Grants (518), Administration & Finance (319), Elections (202), and Public Safety (196). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Erie County's current vendors?
Erie County currently works with vendors including AXON ENTERPRISE INC, JULIA HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, PLANFUL INCORPORATED, UPMC, ERIE COUNTY, ERIE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY, JULIA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, HIGHWAY SAFETY NETWORK INC, and PA DEPARTMENT OF DRUG & ALCOHOL. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Erie County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Erie County is actively discussing: Erie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Erie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Erie MPO — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Erie County MPO Meeting: TIP Updates, Bylaw Revisions, & Safety Targets, and Erie County MPO Committee Meeting: Bayfront Parkway Funding and Bylaws. 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 Erie County have?
Erie County currently has 142 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (899), Grants (518), and Administration & Finance (319). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.