Franklin County bids, RFPs and contracts
Rocky Mount, VirginiaPop. 55,526 · franklincountyva.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 103
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Oct 30
- Contracts
- 174
- 120 vendors
The 30-second brief
103 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Franklin County's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission approved a special use permit for David and Jill Wood to add a second single-family detached dwelling at 201 Hampton Drive. The permit was tied to four staff conditions, including a separate address and required permits. The Board of Supervisors was set to hear the case on October 20, 2026. This is a decided housing-use change, useful for firms tracking follow-on site work, permits, and septic/building needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 30. Latest awards: ZITEL for franklin County Amends West VATI Contracts for ZiTEL (Oct 2026) and AEP for AEP Continues Fiber Work for Franklin County Broadband (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Franklin County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Franklin County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Franklin County buys from, taken from council records. 174 contracts with 120 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Franklin County.
Questions about Franklin County
How do I become an approved vendor for Franklin County?
Franklin County currently works with 120 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 121 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 Franklin County?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Franklin County include Franklin County Broadband Authority & Board of Supervisors Meeting Review, Franklin County Supervisors Meeting: New Admin & Supervisor Censure, and Franklin County Board Discusses Workforce Plan, Zoning, and Budget Amendment, 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 Franklin County publish RFPs?
Franklin County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 103 solicitations from Franklin County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Franklin County?
At Franklin County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Finance, Community Development, Public Works > Ferrum Water & Sewage Authority, Fire, and Library. 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 121 decision-makers at Franklin County.
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What does Franklin County spend the most on?
Based on 579 tracked contracts, Franklin County spends most on Capital Projects (391), Grants (55), Public Safety (55), Information Technology (45), and Legal & Compliance (33). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Franklin County's current vendors?
Franklin County currently works with vendors including ZITEL, AEP, MIDWAY, BERKLEY GROUP, and CONSTITUTION SOLAR. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Franklin County working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Franklin County is actively discussing: Franklin County Broadband Authority & Board of Supervisors Meeting Review, Franklin County Supervisors Meeting: New Admin & Supervisor Censure, Franklin County Board Discusses Workforce Plan, Zoning, and Budget Amendment, Franklin County Authority Meeting: Broadband Expansion and Key Project Updates, and Broadband Authority Approves Project Minutes, Reviews Progress & Financing. 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 Franklin County have?
Franklin County currently has 103 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (391), Grants (55), and Public Safety (55). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.