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Union County bids, RFPs and contracts

Union County logoElizabeth, New Jersey
Latest pre-RFP
Feb 26, 2026
8 months ago
Pre-RFPs
1
Open bids
8+
Next due Nov 5
Contracts
7,285
2,043 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Union County's meetings, most in capital projects. The latest, from Feb 26: Union County Awarded $1M Grant for New Inclusive Playground.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.

How they buy

8+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Vital Records Controls for union County Maintains VRC Records Storage to 2026 (Feb 2026) and Naviant Inc for naviant Inc. Contract Renewed for Records Software Support (Renewal reflects an increase of $16,599.47 over 2025; cloud migration proposal would cost $155,680, Feb 2026).

Latest pre-RFP Feb 26

1 pre-RFP tracked at Union County. Get ones like it, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Union County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations Union County is accepting responses to now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Union County buys from, taken from council records. 7,285 contracts with 2,043 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Union County.

Questions about Union County

How do I become an approved vendor for Union County?

Union County currently works with 2,043 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 73 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 Union County?

Small purchases under NJ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Union County include Union County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Union 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 Union County publish RFPs?

Union County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NJ's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 188 solicitations from Union County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Union County?

At Union County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Union County Juvenile Expediting Team (ujet), Human Services, Electronic Monitoring / Stationhouse Adjustment, Children and Youth Mental Health Services, and Family Crisis Intervention Unit/stationhouse Adjustment. 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 73 decision-makers at Union County.

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What does Union County spend the most on?

Based on 11,027 tracked contracts, Union County spends most on Capital Projects (4,882), Grants (3,230), Recreation & Community Services (1,173), Environmental Services (965), and Public Works (777). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Union County's current vendors?

Union County currently works with vendors including VITAL RECORDS CONTROLS, NAVIANT INC, UNITED WAY OF GREATER UNION COUNTY, RADIAC RESEARCH CORP DBA RADIAC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, KEMPER SPORTS MANAGEMENT INC, PRIME RIV LLC DBA BROOKLYN KITCHEN, ALFIERI-342 WESTMINSTER ASSOCIATES LP, RONLEE REALTY INC, WELDON MATERIALS INC, and ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC (ES&S). These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Union County working on?

Based on 12 tracked meetings, Union County is actively discussing: Union County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Union County Commissioners Approve Contracts & Funding (Dec 18, 2025), and Union County Commissioners Approve Contracts and Grant Funding for 2026. 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 Union County have?

Union County currently has 188 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,882), Grants (3,230), and Recreation & Community Services (1,173). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NJ's state portal, and other sources.

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