St. Joseph County bids, RFPs and contracts
Centreville, MichiganPop. 60,968 · stjosephcountymi.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 40
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 609
- 305 vendors
The 30-second brief
40 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in St. Joseph County's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 13: The board had a State Line remonumentation project contract on the agenda. The agenda text does not name a contractor or state that the contract was already executed, so this is still a pending decision. It signals survey or monument work tied to a named project, with the vote scheduled for October 13, 2026. A surveying or engineering firm would want to know whether the county is moving from planning to contract action.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Municipal Employees Retirement System (Mers) for county Approves Revised MERS Defined Benefit Agreement (Sep 2026) and George, Timothy for county Proposes Timothy George Defense Contract ($131.68-$157.98 per hour, depending on case type, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in St. Joseph County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations St. Joseph County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who St. Joseph County buys from, taken from council records. 609 contracts with 305 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at St. Joseph County.
Questions about St. Joseph County
How do I become an approved vendor for St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County currently works with 305 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 129 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 St. Joseph County?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at St. Joseph County include St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County publish RFPs?
St. Joseph County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from St. Joseph County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at St. Joseph County?
At St. Joseph County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include N/a, Clerk of Courts, District Court, Mottville Twp, and Leonidas Twp. 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 129 decision-makers at St. Joseph County.
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What does St. Joseph County spend the most on?
Based on 706 tracked contracts, St. Joseph County spends most on Capital Projects (312), Grants (151), Public Safety (106), Information Technology (99), and Environmental Services (38). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are St. Joseph County's current vendors?
St. Joseph County currently works with vendors including MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (MERS), GEORGE, TIMOTHY, SECURUS, ECKERT WORDELL, SHARON, ALONA, SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES, and VERKADA. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_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 St. Joseph County working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, St. Joseph County is actively discussing: St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), St. Joseph County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), St. Joseph County Commissioners Meeting: Budget & Contract Updates, and St. Joseph County Board Approves Budget, ViaPath Contract, & Grant. 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 St. Joseph County have?
St. Joseph County currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (312), Grants (151), and Public Safety (106). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.