Upshur County bids, RFPs and contracts
West VirginiaPop. 23,758 · upshurcounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 74
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 1,888
- 783 vendors
The 30-second brief
74 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Upshur County's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 22: At the October 22, 2026 meeting, Sheriff J. Michael Coffman requested approval to hire Brian Elmore as fill-in Court Security Officer, effective November 1, 2026. The packet notes the item may lead to executive session. Decision state: vote scheduled.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: City of Buckhannon for upshur County Plans Debris Agreement With Buckhannon (Oct 2026) and Perimeter Software for perimeter Software Agreement Remains Tabled ($9,000 for a year, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Upshur County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Upshur County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Upshur County buys from, taken from council records. 1,888 contracts with 783 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Upshur County.
Questions about Upshur County
How do I become an approved vendor for Upshur County?
Upshur County currently works with 783 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 27 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 Upshur County?
Small purchases under WV's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Upshur County include Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Upshur 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 Upshur County publish RFPs?
Upshur County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WV's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Upshur 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 Upshur County?
At Upshur County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Board of Education, Emergency Management, Parks & Recreation, Treasurer, and Lewis-upshur Animal Control Facility. 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 27 decision-makers at Upshur County.
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What does Upshur County spend the most on?
Based on 1,631 tracked contracts, Upshur County spends most on Capital Projects (764), Grants (410), Public Safety (236), Recreation & Community Services (112), and Public Works (109). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Upshur County's current vendors?
Upshur County currently works with vendors including CITY OF BUCKHANNON, PERIMETER SOFTWARE, REGION VII PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, UNIFIED SOLUTIONS LLC, WV REGIONAL JAIL & CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE, and TECH ADVANCED COMPUTERS INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Upshur County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Upshur County is actively discussing: Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Upure County School Board: Budget, Special Education, and Facilities, and Upshire County BOE Considers School Closures & Financial Challenges. 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 Upshur County have?
Upshur County currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (764), Grants (410), and Public Safety (236). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WV's state portal, and other sources.