Ross County bids, RFPs and contracts
Chillicothe, OhioPop. 76,429 · rosscountyohio.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 69
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 616
- 409 vendors
The 30-second brief
69 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ross County's meetings, most in professional services and public safety. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the board approved a quote from SecureTech Systems, Inc. for service, battery replacement, and warranty extension on the emergency alert buttons throughout the courthouse. The total cost was $2,782.50. This is a small but concrete follow-on service and warranty opportunity around an existing safety system.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: CORSA for ross County Schedules CORSA Insurance Renewal Discussion (Oct 2026) and Montrose Group LLC for ross County Hires Montrose for Transportation District ($25,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ross County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ross County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ross County buys from, taken from council records. 616 contracts with 409 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ross County.
Questions about Ross County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ross County?
Ross County currently works with 409 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 31 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 Ross County?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ross County include Ross County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ross County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Ross County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Re-Keying, Cyber Security, 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 Ross County publish RFPs?
Ross County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Ross County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ross County?
At Ross County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Engineer. 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 31 decision-makers at Ross County.
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What does Ross County spend the most on?
Based on 838 tracked contracts, Ross County spends most on Capital Projects (458), Grants (174), Public Works (97), Professional Services (56), and Public Safety (53). Contract types include INSURANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ross County's current vendors?
Ross County currently works with vendors including CORSA, MONTROSE GROUP LLC, SHENTEL ASSET ENTITY I LLC DBA GLO FIBER BUSINESS, BELMONT COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY, VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN, IP SYSTEMS, SECURETECH SYSTEMS INC, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT, TAM CONSTRUCTION, and SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ross County working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Ross County is actively discussing: Ross County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ross County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ross County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Re-Keying, Cyber Security, Ross County Commissioners Meeting: Economic Development & Budget Focus, and Ross County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Development & Transportation. 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 Ross County have?
Ross County currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (458), Grants (174), and Public Works (97). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.