Garfield County bids, RFPs and contracts
NebraskaPop. 1,710 · garfieldcounty.ne.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- Today
- Pre-RFPs
- 29
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 383
- 191 vendors
The 30-second brief
29 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Garfield County's meetings, most in public safety and information technology. The latest, from Oct 27: Gary Kinney on Roads listed Verizon telematics for road equipment as a new business item. The agenda does not show whether this is a replacement, expansion, or new purchase, but it does show a specific vendor and equipment use case. The next decision point is the October 27, 2026 meeting.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Verizon Telematics for commissioners to Discuss Verizon Telematics for Equipment (Oct 2026) and Northland Securities for garfield County Bond Closing Set With Northland Securities (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Garfield County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Garfield County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Garfield County buys from, taken from council records. 383 contracts with 191 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Garfield County.
Questions about Garfield County
How do I become an approved vendor for Garfield County?
Garfield County currently works with 191 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 14 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 Garfield County?
Small purchases under NE's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Garfield County include Garfield County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garfield County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Garfield 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 Garfield County publish RFPs?
Garfield County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NE's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Garfield County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Garfield County?
At Garfield County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Library, Sheriff, Public Works, Veterans Services, and Municipal Court. 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 14 decision-makers at Garfield County.
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What does Garfield County spend the most on?
Based on 177 tracked contracts, Garfield County spends most on Capital Projects (76), Public Safety (35), Public Works (25), Equipment (23), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (18). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Garfield County's current vendors?
Garfield County currently works with vendors including VERIZON TELEMATICS, NORTHLAND SECURITIES, VERIZON, SCRATCHTOWN BREWING COMPANY, KALEO ON THE RIVER, LEX AND PATRICIA BRATKA, and LEX & PATRICIA BRATKA. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Garfield County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Garfield County is actively discussing: Garfield County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garfield County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Garfield County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Garfield County Commissioners Review Weed Position & Attorney Resignation, and Garfield County Commissioners Meeting: Permit Approval & Litigation Discussion. 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 Garfield County have?
Garfield County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (76), Public Safety (35), and Public Works (25). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NE's state portal, and other sources.