King County Metro bids, RFPs and contracts
Seattle, Washington- Latest contract
- May 12, 2025
- 17 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 25
- 15 vendors
- Decision makers
- 15
The 30-second brief
Transportation leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Public Services.
Latest awards: Spare Labs for metro Develops Eligibility System with Spare Labs (May 2025) and MV for MV Continues Operations for Access Paratransit Service (Jan 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations King County Metro has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who King County Metro buys from, taken from council records. 25 contracts with 15 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at King County Metro.
Questions about King County Metro
How do I become an approved vendor for King County Metro?
King County Metro currently works with 15 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 15 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 King County Metro?
Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Transportation (109), Capital Projects (43), and Public Services (15), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 King County Metro publish RFPs?
King County Metro publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from King County Metro. The most active RFP sectors are Transportation, Capital Projects, Public Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at King County Metro?
At King County Metro, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. 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 15 decision-makers at King County Metro.
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What does King County Metro spend the most on?
Based on 182 tracked contracts, King County Metro spends most on Transportation (109), Capital Projects (43), Public Services (15), Community & Outreach (9), and Information Technology (6). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are King County Metro's current vendors?
King County Metro currently works with vendors including SPARE LABS, MV, VIA, SOLID GROUND, CASCADIA, AI-MEDIA, and MV TRANSPORTATION. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does King County Metro have?
King County Metro currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Transportation (109), Capital Projects (43), and Public Services (15). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.