Northumberland County bids, RFPs and contracts
VirginiaPop. 12,557 · co.northumberland.va.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 191
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Oct 29
- Contracts
- 1,052
- 537 vendors
The 30-second brief
191 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Northumberland County's meetings, most in public safety and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 21: The agenda included a playground transfer and supplemental appropriation, with supporting playground invoice and supplemental appropriation files. The document does not state an award or final purchase, only that funding action was scheduled for consideration on October 21, 2026. Sellers tied to playground equipment, surfacing, or installation would want to track the underlying transfer and any follow-on procurement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 29. Latest awards: VANGUARD for voting Equipment Master Agreement Listed for Consideration (Oct 2026) and HART for voting Equipment Master Agreement Listed for Consideration (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Northumberland County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Northumberland County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Northumberland County buys from, taken from council records. 1,052 contracts with 537 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Northumberland County.
Questions about Northumberland County
How do I become an approved vendor for Northumberland County?
Northumberland County currently works with 537 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 48 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 Northumberland County?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Northumberland County include Planning Commission Discusses Animal Shelter Relocation, Public Hearing, Northumberland County Board Meeting: Budget, Grants, Zoning Actions, and Northumberland County Board Meeting: Roads, Budget, & Community Safety, 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 Northumberland County publish RFPs?
Northumberland County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from Northumberland County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Northumberland County?
At Northumberland County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, Administration, Assessor, and Anti-litter Committee. 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 48 decision-makers at Northumberland County.
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What does Northumberland County spend the most on?
Based on 1,833 tracked contracts, Northumberland County spends most on Capital Projects (824), Grants (334), Administration & Finance (253), Information Technology (218), and Public Safety (204). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Northumberland County's current vendors?
Northumberland County currently works with vendors including VANGUARD, HART, VIRGINIA DOMINION POWER, AXON ENTERPRISE INC, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, BAY TRANSIT, NCPS CIP BUS, NCPS CIP PLAYGROUND, EMS BILLING, and DHCD COMMUNITY GRANT. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Northumberland County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Northumberland County is actively discussing: Planning Commission Discusses Animal Shelter Relocation, Public Hearing, Northumberland County Board Meeting: Budget, Grants, Zoning Actions, Northumberland County Board Meeting: Roads, Budget, & Community Safety, Board Addresses School Appropriation and Appoints New Finance Director, and Supervisors Convene Closed Session on Employment Matters. 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 Northumberland County have?
Northumberland County currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (824), Grants (334), and Administration & Finance (253). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.