King County bids, RFPs and contracts
TexasPop. 192 · co.king.tx.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 28
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 273
- 166 vendors
The 30-second brief
28 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in King County's meetings, most in utilities and insurance. The latest, from Oct 26: Power Line Right-of-Way Easement Considered in Guthrie.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: South Plains Electric Coop (Oct 2026) and Tri County Electric for power Easement Planned with Tri County Electric (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in King County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations King County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who King County buys from, taken from council records. 273 contracts with 166 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at King County.
Questions about King County
How do I become an approved vendor for King County?
King County currently works with 166 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, OTHER, INSURANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 18 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?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at King County include King County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), King County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and King 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 King County publish RFPs?
King County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from King County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at King County?
At King County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Probation, District Attorney, District Court, King Swcd/nrcs, and Fire. 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 18 decision-makers at King County.
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What does King County spend the most on?
Based on 266 tracked contracts, King County spends most on Capital Projects (146), Grants (39), Public Works (31), Equipment (27), and Public Safety (23). Contract types include UTILITIES, OTHER, INSURANCE, 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's current vendors?
King County currently works with vendors including SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP, TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC, KING COUNTY EMS, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, BOLINGER, SEGARS, GILBERT & MOSS LLP, APPRAISAL DISTRICT, and PRITCHARD & ABBOTT. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, OTHER, INSURANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is King County working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, King County is actively discussing: King County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), King County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), King County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), King County Appraisal District Meeting: Chief Appraiser Search & Contracts, and King County Budget Committee Meeting: Sales Tax for Health Services. 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 King County have?
King County currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (146), Grants (39), and Public Works (31). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.