Merrick County bids, RFPs and contracts
NebraskaPop. 7,905 · merrickcounty.ne.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 30
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 2,296
- 863 vendors
The 30-second brief
30 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Merrick County's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 13: County Evaluating Card Reader and Access Control Upgrades.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Public Works.
Latest awards: Johnson Controls for merrick County Considers Johnson Controls Card Reader Update (Oct 2026) and NACO for merrick County Approves $125 NACO Claim Payment ($125.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Merrick County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Merrick County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Merrick County buys from, taken from council records. 2,296 contracts with 863 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Merrick County.
Questions about Merrick County
How do I become an approved vendor for Merrick County?
Merrick County currently works with 863 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 Merrick County?
Small purchases under NE's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Merrick County include Merrick County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Merrick County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Merrick 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 Merrick County publish RFPs?
Merrick County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NE's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Merrick County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Merrick County?
At Merrick County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Assessor, City Attorney, and Planning. 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 23 decision-makers at Merrick County.
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What does Merrick County spend the most on?
Based on 625 tracked contracts, Merrick County spends most on Capital Projects (311), Information Technology (97), Public Works (85), Public Safety (75), and Grants (57). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Merrick County's current vendors?
Merrick County currently works with vendors including JOHNSON CONTROLS, NACO, CORNERST ONE BANK, GUS CONSTRUCTIN, CASEY, IA, ZELLE, VAN KIRK BROTHERS CONTRACTING -SUTTON, DIAMOND ENGINEERING COMPANY, GI, MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC, GENERAL EXCAVATION, and RDO TRUCK CENTER COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Merrick County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Merrick County is actively discussing: Merrick County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Merrick County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Merrick County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Merrick County Supervisors Meeting: Interlocal Agreements & Grant Review, and Merrick County Supervisors Meeting: Data Centers, Roads, Contracts Discussed. 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 Merrick County have?
Merrick County currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (311), Information Technology (97), and Public Works (85). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NE's state portal, and other sources.