Knox County bids, RFPs and contracts
Mount Vernon, OhioPop. 64,002 · co.knox.oh.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 144
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 26
- Contracts
- 2,975
- 1,345 vendors
The 30-second brief
144 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Knox County's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: The board scheduled action on a recycling agreement with the Village of Centerburg to let DKMM place recycling bins at 80 Miller Street, Centerburg. This was a pending vote on a defined waste and recycling arrangement, not a completed approval in the agenda itself. The commercial signal is the ongoing container placement and recycling services relationship tied to DKMM.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Energy Cooperative for utility Permit Proposed for Energy Cooperative (Oct 2026) and Licking Rural Electric for utility Permit Proposed for Licking Rural Electric (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. 2,975 contracts with 1,345 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 1,345 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, OTHER, LEGAL, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Knox County include Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Knox County Seeks Consultant for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), 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 OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 26 solicitations from Knox 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 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 Dispatch Supervisors, and Quality Assurance/training Coordinator. 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 44 decision-makers at Knox County.
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What does Knox County spend the most on?
Based on 2,514 tracked contracts, Knox County spends most on Capital Projects (1,291), Grants (458), Public Works (309), Utilities (281), and Transportation (175). Contract types include UTILITIES, OTHER, LEGAL, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 ENERGY COOPERATIVE, LICKING RURAL ELECTRIC, VILLAGE OF CENTERBURG, WELCH LEGAL SERVICES LLC, BAY CRANE MIDWEST LLC, OGLESBY CONSTRUCTION INC, ISSG, KNOX WEEKLY NEWS, and CDC OF OHIO INC. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, OTHER, LEGAL, EQUIPMENT, 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 Knox County working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, Knox County is actively discussing: Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Knox County Seeks Consultant for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Knox County Seeks Bids for Job & Family Services Office Supplies (2026), and Township Zoning Regulations: Acreage & Road Frontage Requirements. 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 26 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,291), Grants (458), and Public Works (309). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.