Essex County College bids, RFPs and contracts
Newark, New Jersey7,043 students · essex.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 13
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 1,709
- 816 vendors
The 30-second brief
13 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Essex County College's meetings, most in information technology and grants. The latest, from Oct 20: At its October 20, 2026 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a two-year blanket order for maintenance renewal for network infrastructure equipment and hardware/software licenses. The total amount was not to exceed $4,000,000, with service from October 21, 2026 through October 20, 2028. The work was charged to Operating Expense/Computer Software & Site Licenses for FY 2027/2028. The resolution listed Citrix Systems, Inc., CDW-G, Inc., Oracle America, Inc., SHI Int'l, Dell, ePlus Technology, and other vendors.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Insight Public Sector for network Maintenance Blanket Order Includes Insight (Not to exceed $4,000,000.00 total across all listed vendors, Oct 2026) and Data443 Risk Mitigation for network Maintenance Blanket Order Includes Data443 (Not to exceed $4,000,000.00 total across all listed vendors, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Essex County College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Essex County College is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Essex County College buys from, taken from council records. 1,709 contracts with 816 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Essex County College.
Questions about Essex County College
How do I become an approved vendor for Essex County College?
Essex County College currently works with 816 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1,015 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 Essex County College?
Small purchases under NJ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Essex County College include Essex County College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Essex County College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Essex County College — 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 Essex County College publish RFPs?
Essex County College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NJ's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 52 solicitations from Essex County College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Essex County College?
At Essex County College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Student Development and Counseling, Eof, Curriculum & Instruction, Mayor's Office, and Student Services. 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 1,015 decision-makers at Essex County College.
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What does Essex County College spend the most on?
Based on 1,358 tracked contracts, Essex County College spends most on Capital Projects (684), Grants (315), Education & Training (126), Information Technology (123), and Professional Services (110). Contract types include MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Essex County College's current vendors?
Essex County College currently works with vendors including INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, HELIX TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATICS DBA WASP, TOUCHNET INFORMATION SYSTEMS, GENIUS SIS, PROQUEST, EVISIONS LLC, OCULUSIT LLC, and SMARTEVALS LLC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Essex County College working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Essex County College is actively discussing: Essex County College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Essex County College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Essex County College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Essex County College Board Approves Contracts, Grants, and Personnel, and Essex County College Board Approves Contracts and Agreements for Growth. 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 Essex County College have?
Essex County College currently has 52 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (684), Grants (315), and Education & Training (126). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NJ's state portal, and other sources.