Hinds County bids, RFPs and contracts
Jackson, MississippiPop. 211,888 · hindscountyms.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 62
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 59
- Contracts
- 502
- 309 vendors
The 30-second brief
62 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Hinds County's meetings, most in grants and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 19: The emergency management director asked the board to adopt the District 5 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda does not show the plan contents, but a formal mitigation plan can drive future grant eligibility, resilience work, and infrastructure prioritization. A seller would want to track what projects may be ranked or funded after adoption.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: PAYIT for hinds County Reviews PayIt Government Payment System (Oct 2026) and New Stage Theater for hinds County Considers New Stage Theater Advertising Support (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Hinds County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Hinds County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Hinds County buys from, taken from council records. 502 contracts with 309 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Hinds County.
Questions about Hinds County
How do I become an approved vendor for Hinds County?
Hinds County currently works with 309 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Hinds County?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Hinds County include Hinds County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Hinds County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Hinds 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 Hinds County publish RFPs?
Hinds County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 59 solicitations from Hinds County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Hinds County?
At Hinds County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Tax Assessor's Office, Tax Collector's Office, Comptroller, Hinds County Board of Supervisors — District 2, and Hinds County Board of Supervisors — District 3. 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 58 decision-makers at Hinds County.
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What does Hinds County spend the most on?
Based on 453 tracked contracts, Hinds County spends most on Capital Projects (238), Public Works (80), Grants (73), Public Safety (36), and Information Technology (26). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Hinds County's current vendors?
Hinds County currently works with vendors including PAYIT, NEW STAGE THEATER, IMS ENGINEERS, TEXT.GOV, BENCHMARK CONSTRUCTION, WAGGONER ENGINEERING, DEROUEN, JOHN, CISCO, and DEROUEN, JON AARON. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Hinds County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Hinds County is actively discussing: Hinds County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Hinds County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Hinds County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hinds County Supervisors Meeting: Infrastructure, Personnel & Contracts, and Hinds County Board Meeting: MOU, Equipment Purchases, Road Projects. 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 Hinds County have?
Hinds County currently has 59 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (238), Public Works (80), and Grants (73). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.