Kanawha County bids, RFPs and contracts
Charleston, West VirginiaPop. 172,381 · kanawha.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 81
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 2,209
- 781 vendors
The 30-second brief
81 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kanawha County's meetings, most in information technology and grants. The latest, from Oct 15: The commission scheduled authorization to sign the grant agreement for the FY27 Record Management and Preservation Grant for the prosecuting attorney's office. The item shows an active grant-funded records project, but the agenda does not state the award amount. The next practical conversation is with the office handling records preservation and related storage or digitization needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Southern Appalachian Labor School for county Approves $40,000 Housing Repair Contribution ($40,000.00, Oct 2026) and Kanawha-charleston Humane Association for county Ratifies Humane Association Operating Payment ($27,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kanawha County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kanawha County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kanawha County buys from, taken from council records. 2,209 contracts with 781 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kanawha County.
Questions about Kanawha County
How do I become an approved vendor for Kanawha County?
Kanawha County currently works with 781 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 65 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 Kanawha County?
Small purchases under WV's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kanawha County include Kanawha County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kanawha County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kanawha 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 Kanawha County publish RFPs?
Kanawha County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WV's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 498 solicitations from Kanawha 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 Kanawha County?
At Kanawha County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Mapping / GIS Division, Kanawha County Assessor’s Office, and County Finance. 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 65 decision-makers at Kanawha County.
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What does Kanawha County spend the most on?
Based on 826 tracked contracts, Kanawha County spends most on Capital Projects (425), Grants (184), Public Safety (90), Information Technology (65), and Environmental Services (62). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kanawha County's current vendors?
Kanawha County currently works with vendors including SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN LABOR SCHOOL, KANAWHA-CHARLESTON HUMANE ASSOCIATION, STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC, D’APPOLONIA, BITCO SOFTWARE LLC, CMRS-FP, CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS INC, RODNEY LOFTIS & SON, and STEPHENS AUTO CENTER. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, 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 Kanawha County working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Kanawha County is actively discussing: Kanawha County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kanawha County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kanawha County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kanawha County Commission Meeting: Approvals, Budget, & Personnel, and Kanawha County Commission Meeting: Budget Allocations & Public Safety. 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 Kanawha County have?
Kanawha County currently has 498 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (425), Grants (184), and Public Safety (90). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WV's state portal, and other sources.