Multnomah County bids, RFPs and contracts
Portland, OregonPop. 795,391 · multco.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 338
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 2,340
- 1,141 vendors
The 30-second brief
338 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Multnomah County's meetings, most in grants and transportation. The latest, from Oct 29: The presentation said Multnomah County already had 53 total chargers across 10 locations, including 16 for fleet use. It highlighted new charging at the Yeon Complex, Prophet Building, and Library Ops. Center, plus FY 2027 Board investment in charging at the Juvenile Justice Complex. That makes charging infrastructure a live capital and implementation opportunity tied to fleet electrification.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Health.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Asa Construction for county Seeks Higher Asa Construction Shelter Project Price (Increased from $178,849 to $263,377; increase of $84,528, Oct 2026) and Oregon Metro for multnomah County Continues Oregon Metro Waste Agreement ($16,235 in funding from Oregon Metro for the Regional Waste Plan, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Multnomah County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Multnomah County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Multnomah County buys from, taken from council records. 2,340 contracts with 1,141 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Multnomah County.
Questions about Multnomah County
How do I become an approved vendor for Multnomah County?
Multnomah County currently works with 1,141 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 104 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 Multnomah County?
Small purchases under OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Multnomah County include Multnomah County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Multnomah County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Multnomah 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 Multnomah County publish RFPs?
Multnomah County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1,174 solicitations from Multnomah County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Health. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Multnomah County?
At Multnomah County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 104 decision-makers at Multnomah County.
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What does Multnomah County spend the most on?
Based on 6,165 tracked contracts, Multnomah County spends most on Capital Projects (2,729), Grants (1,641), Public Health (651), Public Services (573), and Public Safety (571). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Multnomah County's current vendors?
Multnomah County currently works with vendors including ASA CONSTRUCTION, OREGON METRO, NEW WALNUT PARK LLC, CITY OF PORTLAND, PGE, PACIFIC PRIDE, BLACK INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS (BICEP), CASCADIA PARTNERS, and WOOLLEY ASSOCIATES LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, 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 Multnomah County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Multnomah County is actively discussing: Multnomah County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Multnomah County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Multnomah County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Multnomah County HR Budget Amendment: Efficiency and Savings Initiative, and FY 2026 Budget Note: Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Collaboration. 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 Multnomah County have?
Multnomah County currently has 1,174 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,729), Grants (1,641), and Public Health (651). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OR's state portal, and other sources.