Kent County bids, RFPs and contracts
Grand Rapids, MichiganPop. 675,232 · kentcountymi.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 226
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 2,053
- 652 vendors
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226 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kent County's meetings, most in information technology and grants. The latest, from Oct 28: Employee healthcare plan strategy and incentive redesign to increase adoption of high-deductible health savings account options.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: National Association of Public Defense (Napd) for kent County Lets Public Defense Study Contract Expire (Oct 2026) and Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning for kent County Recommends Highway Safety Grant Acceptance ($21,377.11 allocated to Kent County; $106,816.04 total federal grant, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kent County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kent County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kent County buys from, taken from council records. 2,053 contracts with 652 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kent County.
Questions about Kent County
How do I become an approved vendor for Kent County?
Kent County currently works with 652 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 378 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 Kent County?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kent County include Kent County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kent County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kent 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 Kent County publish RFPs?
Kent County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 220 solicitations from Kent County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kent County?
At Kent County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Kent County Department of Public Works, Police, Kent County Health Department — Environmental Health Division, Kent County Department of Health & Human Services, and Kent County Community Action — Senior Services. 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 378 decision-makers at Kent County.
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What does Kent County spend the most on?
Based on 2,367 tracked contracts, Kent County spends most on Capital Projects (1,097), Grants (519), Environmental Services (404), Public Health (176), and Community & Outreach (171). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kent County's current vendors?
Kent County currently works with vendors including NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC DEFENSE (NAPD), MICHIGAN STATE POLICE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT), PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES, GRANITE RE INC, STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO), CITY OF WYOMING, NORTHERN TRUST, and TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Kent County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Kent County is actively discussing: Kent County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kent County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kent County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kent County Ag Preservation Board: Strategic Plan, Grants, Safety Event, and Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting on Nov 20, 2025. 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 Kent County have?
Kent County currently has 220 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,097), Grants (519), and Environmental Services (404). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.