Essex County bids, RFPs and contracts
Newark, New JerseyPop. 896,379 · essexcountynj.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 10, 2026
- 53 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 6
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 98
- 24 vendors
The 30-second brief
6 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Essex County's meetings, most in capital projects and county taxes. The latest, from Sep 10: The board received an update on revaluations for Caldwell, Fairfield, Newark, West Caldwell, Belleville, Bloomfield, Montclair, Essex Fells, Millburn, and North Caldwell. The agenda shows 2027 through 2029 revaluation timing, so the work is still in a planning and scheduling phase rather than a completed procurement. This is useful for firms that support reassessment, data collection, valuation software, or project management tied to the listed municipal cycles.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Public Works.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: PPA for west Caldwell Revaluation Contract Awarded to PPA (Jun 2026) and Brt Technologies for BRT Technologies contract year 2 update (Sep 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Essex County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Essex County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Essex County buys from, taken from council records. 98 contracts with 24 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Essex County.
Questions about Essex County
How do I become an approved vendor for Essex County?
Essex County currently works with 24 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Service, Revaluation Services, Tax map update, and Tax map services. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 68 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?
Small purchases under NJ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Essex County include Essex County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Essex County Commissioners Restore Funding, Approve Major Infrastructure Projects, and Essex County Board of Taxation Meeting: Reorganization and Revaluation Updates, 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 publish RFPs?
Essex County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NJ's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from Essex County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Essex County?
At Essex County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Office of Purchasing, Contract Management, and Essex Fells Police Department. 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 68 decision-makers at Essex County.
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What does Essex County spend the most on?
Based on 574 tracked contracts, Essex County spends most on Capital Projects (305), Environmental Services (82), Public Works (68), County Taxes (61), and Recreation & Community Services (58). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Service, Revaluation Services, Tax map update, and Tax map services. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Essex County's current vendors?
Essex County currently works with vendors including PPA, BRT TECHNOLOGIES, CIVIL SOLUTIONS, COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN, and COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC.. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Service, Revaluation Services, Tax map update, and Tax map services. 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 working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Essex County is actively discussing: Essex County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Essex County Commissioners Restore Funding, Approve Major Infrastructure Projects, Essex County Board of Taxation Meeting: Reorganization and Revaluation Updates, Essex County Meeting Highlights: Contracts, Renovations, and Community Initiatives, and Essex County Board of Commissioners: Key Approvals and Initiatives. 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 have?
Essex County currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (305), Environmental Services (82), and Public Works (68). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NJ's state portal, and other sources.