Southside Electric Cooperative bids, RFPs and contracts
Crewe, Virginiasec.coop- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 20, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Contracts
- 45
- 30 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Southside Electric Cooperative's meetings, most in equipment. The latest, from Aug 20: At its August 20, 2026 meeting, the Board approved the motion to place orders now for long lead time utility trucks needed in 2027. George Felts presented SEC's fleet replacement strategy and the proposed 2027 long lead-time fleet replacement budget. The proposal covered six units: four service trucks and two underground trucks. The projected 2027 budget for the six replacements was $1,904,000.
Equipment leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Infrastructure & Maintenance and Insurance.
Latest awards: ANTHEM for SEC Renews 2027 Anthem Health Insurance Benefits (Sep 2026) and NRECA for SEC Renews 2027 Employee Benefits Package With NRECA (Sep 2026).
1 pre-RFP tracked at Southside Electric Cooperative. Get ones like it, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Southside Electric Cooperative's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Southside Electric Cooperative buys from, taken from council records. 45 contracts with 30 vendors.
Questions about Southside Electric Cooperative
How do I become an approved vendor for Southside Electric Cooperative?
Southside Electric Cooperative currently works with 30 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Southside Electric Cooperative?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Equipment (1), Infrastructure & Maintenance (1), and Insurance (1), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Southside Electric Cooperative publish RFPs?
Southside Electric Cooperative publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Southside Electric Cooperative?
At Southside Electric Cooperative, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Southside Electric Cooperative spend the most on?
Based on 3 tracked contracts, Southside Electric Cooperative spends most on Equipment (1), Infrastructure & Maintenance (1), and Insurance (1). Contract types include INSURANCE, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Southside Electric Cooperative's current vendors?
Southside Electric Cooperative currently works with vendors including ANTHEM, NRECA, INTANDEM LLC, DOMINION ENERGY, CFI GROUP, ADAMS, JENKINS & CHEATHAM, RENNIE, FRANK, HAROLD W. COLLINS CLEARING & GRADING, and N&S LOCATING SERVICES LLC DBA S&N. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.