Summit County bids, RFPs and contracts
Akron, OhioPop. 538,376 · co.summitoh.net/portal/County-of-Summit-Ohio.html- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 161
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 8,364
- 1,975 vendors
The 30-second brief
161 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Summit County's meetings, most in utilities and equipment. The latest, from Oct 26: The council agenda routed a professional service contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for engineering design and surveying services for Project Q-460, Fishcreek Wastewater Treatment Plant #25 RBC Replacement. It also authorized the Executive to apply for and execute a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loan of up to $3,632,640 to finance the work. This is a funded treatment-plant capital project, with design already moving ahead and financing being arranged. The named engineer and plant upgrade are the main sales signals.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Zix Corporation for county Proposes Three-Year Zix Security Contract ($166,887.30, Oct 2026) and Burgess & Niple Inc for burgess & Niple Wastewater Contract Recommended ($3,302,400.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Summit County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Summit County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Summit County buys from, taken from council records. 8,364 contracts with 1,975 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Summit County.
Questions about Summit County
How do I become an approved vendor for Summit County?
Summit County currently works with 1,975 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 36 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 Summit County?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Summit County include Summit County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Summit County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Summit County Council Meeting: Infrastructure Projects & Service Contracts, 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 Summit County publish RFPs?
Summit County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 335 solicitations from Summit 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 Summit County?
At Summit County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Office of Information Technology, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services, Office of the Fiscal Officer, Emergency Management Agency, and Finance & Budget. 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 36 decision-makers at Summit County.
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What does Summit County spend the most on?
Based on 8,584 tracked contracts, Summit County spends most on Capital Projects (4,619), Grants (1,706), Public Works (915), Professional Services (800), and Environmental Services (544). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Summit County's current vendors?
Summit County currently works with vendors including ZIX CORPORATION, BURGESS & NIPLE INC, WINGFOOT RENTAL & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS INC, CARGILL INCORPORATED, ENVIRONMENTS 4 BUSINESS LLC, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, NAVIant LLC, FEI IMPERIO LLC, and ORIANA HOUSE INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Summit County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Summit County is actively discussing: Summit County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Summit County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Summit County Council Meeting: Infrastructure Projects & Service Contracts, Summit County Council Meeting: Infrastructure Projects & Contract Awards, and Summit County Council Meeting: Security, Budget, Key Appointments. 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 Summit County have?
Summit County currently has 335 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,619), Grants (1,706), and Public Works (915). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.