Owen County bids, RFPs and contracts
IndianaPop. 21,886 · owencounty.in.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 88
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 458
- 296 vendors
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88 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Owen County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 28: Building department fund restructuring and short-term operational funding support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Budget Planning and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Other Service for council Reviews Other Service Appropriation ($45,000.00, Sep 2026) and Other Services for auditor Services Appropriation on Agenda ($9,600.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Owen County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Owen County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Owen County buys from, taken from council records. 458 contracts with 296 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Owen County.
Questions about Owen County
How do I become an approved vendor for Owen County?
Owen County currently works with 296 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 45 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 Owen County?
Small purchases under IN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Owen County include Owen County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Owen County Commissioners Meeting: Infrastructure, Finance, and Approvals, and Owen County Council Meeting: 2026 Budget, Appropriations, Jail Project, 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 Owen County publish RFPs?
Owen County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Owen County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Budget Planning, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Owen County?
At Owen County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Owen County Security Center / Sheriff’s Office, City Council, Owen County Ems, Health, and Board of Commissioners. 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 45 decision-makers at Owen County.
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What does Owen County spend the most on?
Based on 826 tracked contracts, Owen County spends most on Capital Projects (352), Budget Planning (141), Public Safety (136), Public Works (118), and Public Updates (79). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Owen County's current vendors?
Owen County currently works with vendors including OTHER SERVICE, OTHER SERVICES, CONTRACT SERVICES, WAGNER, IRWIN & SCHEELE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, EVERGREEN, CENTRAL SQUARE SOFTWARE, and WTH TECHNOLOGY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Owen County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Owen County is actively discussing: Owen County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Owen County Commissioners Meeting: Infrastructure, Finance, and Approvals, Owen County Council Meeting: 2026 Budget, Appropriations, Jail Project, Owen Co. BZA Hears Variance Request; Tables Water Extraction Application, and Owen County Commissioners Meeting: Trail Grant, Jail Concerns, Road Bids. 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 Owen County have?
Owen County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (352), Budget Planning (141), and Public Safety (136). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IN's state portal, and other sources.