Lafayette County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 41
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 46
- Contracts
- 480
- 318 vendors
The 30-second brief
41 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lafayette County's meetings, most in capital projects and equipment. The latest, from Oct 26: Preliminary Plat Review for The Greens at Taylor Residential Subdivision.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Association of State Floodplain Managers for county Approves Floodplain Managers Membership Payment ($180.00, Oct 2026) and Summit Foods for county Approves Summit Foods Jail Meal Invoices ($7,481.35 and $8,140.28, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lafayette County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lafayette County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lafayette County buys from, taken from council records. 480 contracts with 318 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lafayette County.
Questions about Lafayette County
How do I become an approved vendor for Lafayette County?
Lafayette County currently works with 318 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 94 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 Lafayette County?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lafayette County include Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lafayette 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 Lafayette County publish RFPs?
Lafayette County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 46 solicitations from Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
At Lafayette County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, Veterans Services, Streets & Roads, Emergency Communications, and Human 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 94 decision-makers at Lafayette County.
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What does Lafayette County spend the most on?
Based on 532 tracked contracts, Lafayette County spends most on Capital Projects (335), Public Safety (61), Public Works (55), Grants (48), and Transportation (33). Contract types include OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lafayette County's current vendors?
Lafayette County currently works with vendors including ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS, SUMMIT FOODS, BUREAU VERITAS NATIONAL ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICES INC, BARON WEATHER, COLUMBIA GULF, LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ANTHROPIC, PBC, BUTLER SNOW, REGIONS, and WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lafayette County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Lafayette County is actively discussing: Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lafayette County Board Meeting: Budget Amendments & Project Updates, and Lafayette County Supervisors Meeting: Approvals, Contracts, Project Updates. 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 Lafayette County have?
Lafayette County currently has 46 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (335), Public Safety (61), and Public Works (55). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.