Knox County bids, RFPs and contracts
NebraskaPop. 8,335 · knoxcountyne.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 34
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 2,100
- 867 vendors
The 30-second brief
34 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Knox County's meetings, most in administration & finance and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 14: The board was scheduled to consider a revised proposal from Directional Zone for boring two 12-inch culverts under Rec Road. The item was on the October 14, 2026 agenda, so the decision was still pending that vote. This is a live public works job with a named vendor and defined scope. The next step was board action on the proposal.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Directional Zone for directional Zone Culvert Boring Proposal Set for Discussion (Oct 2026) and Crofton Fire for crofton Fire Storage Agreement Set for County Discussion (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Knox County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Knox County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Knox County buys from, taken from council records. 2,100 contracts with 867 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Knox County.
Questions about Knox County
How do I become an approved vendor for Knox County?
Knox County currently works with 867 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 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 Knox County?
Small purchases under NE's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Knox County include Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Knox 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 Knox County publish RFPs?
Knox County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NE's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Knox County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Knox County?
At Knox County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Nebraska Extension in Knox County, Engineering, District Court, Municipal Court, and Veterans 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 22 decision-makers at Knox County.
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What does Knox County spend the most on?
Based on 536 tracked contracts, Knox County spends most on Capital Projects (267), Public Safety (88), Public Works (73), Grants (65), and Equipment (43). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Knox County's current vendors?
Knox County currently works with vendors including DIRECTIONAL ZONE, CROFTON FIRE, ALBIN LAW OFFICE, ROCKET SIGN COMPANY, TYLER, GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC, WESTERN ENGINEERING CO INC, WESTLAW, and SOFTWARE UNLIMITED CORP. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Knox County working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, Knox County is actively discussing: Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Knox County Board Meeting: Infrastructure, Zoning, and New Business, and Knox County Board Meeting: Personnel, Highway, Zoning, and Finances. 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 Knox County have?
Knox County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (267), Public Safety (88), and Public Works (73). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NE's state portal, and other sources.