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Mountain Empire Community College bids, RFPs and contracts

Mountain Empire Community College logoBig Stone Gap, Virginia
Latest pre-RFP
Sep 15, 2026
42 days ago
Pre-RFPs
9
Bids and RFPs
3
None open now
Contracts
46
37 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

9 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Mountain Empire Community College's meetings, most in capital projects and equipment. The latest, from Sep 15: Community College Secures Funding for Multi-Phase Sidewalk Replacement.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.

How they buy

Latest awards: East Tennessee State University (Etsu) for MECC Plans Articulation Agreement With East Tennessee State (Sep 2026) and Alpha Natural Resources for alpha Natural Resources Mining to Fund MECC Scholarships (Approximately $1 million over the next decade, Sep 2026).

Latest pre-RFP Sep 15

9 pre-RFPs tracked at Mountain Empire Community College. See all 9, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Mountain Empire Community College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Mountain Empire Community College has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Mountain Empire Community College buys from, taken from council records. 46 contracts with 37 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Mountain Empire Community College.

Questions about Mountain Empire Community College

How do I become an approved vendor for Mountain Empire Community College?

Mountain Empire Community College currently works with 37 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, MOU, and Partnership. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 197 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 Mountain Empire Community College?

Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Mountain Empire Community College include MECC Org Chart: Personnel, Admin Structure, & Key Contacts (Partial), Mountain Empire Community College Board Meeting Summary, and Mountain Empire Community College Advisory Board Meeting Summary, 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 Mountain Empire Community College publish RFPs?

Mountain Empire Community College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Mountain Empire Community College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Mountain Empire Community College?

At Mountain Empire Community College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Information Technology, Arts and Sciences, Industrial Technology, Workforce Solutions, Wampler Library, and Student 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 197 decision-makers at Mountain Empire Community College.

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What does Mountain Empire Community College spend the most on?

Based on 248 tracked contracts, Mountain Empire Community College spends most on Capital Projects (127), Grants (56), Education & Training (39), Information Technology (20), and Professional Services (6). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, MOU, and Partnership. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Mountain Empire Community College's current vendors?

Mountain Empire Community College currently works with vendors including EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (ETSU), ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, THOMPSON & LITTON, JUST MELT IT, VIRGINIA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, KOMATSU LTD., and NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, MOU, and Partnership. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Mountain Empire Community College working on?

Based on 3 tracked meetings, Mountain Empire Community College is actively discussing: MECC Org Chart: Personnel, Admin Structure, & Key Contacts (Partial), Mountain Empire Community College Board Meeting Summary, and Mountain Empire Community College Advisory Board Meeting Summary. 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 Mountain Empire Community College have?

Mountain Empire Community College currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (127), Grants (56), and Education & Training (39). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.

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