Vance County bids, RFPs and contracts
North CarolinaPop. 42,638 · vancecounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 124
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 4
- None open now
- Contracts
- 245
- 139 vendors
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124 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Vance County's meetings, most in professional services and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 28: Planning Board Implementing Third-Party Technical Review for Data Centers.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Budget Planning.
Latest awards: GFL for vance County Plans RFP for Future Solid Waste Services (Sep 2026) and Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Technology (Camat) for vance County Plans CAMAT Funding MOU (Vance County 25% of funding; Granville County 75% of funding, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Vance County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Vance County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Vance County buys from, taken from council records. 245 contracts with 139 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Vance County.
Questions about Vance County
How do I become an approved vendor for Vance County?
Vance County currently works with 139 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, OTHER, UTILITIES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Vance County?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Vance County include Community Project: Banners, Budget, and American 250 Plans Advance, American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting: Event Planning, and Vance County American 250 Committee Plans Commemorative Events & Initiatives, 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 Vance County publish RFPs?
Vance County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Vance County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Budget Planning. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Vance County?
At Vance County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Vance County Department of Social Services, Vance County Detention Center, Vance County Sheriff's Office, Public Works, and Human Services. 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 58 decision-makers at Vance County.
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What does Vance County spend the most on?
Based on 822 tracked contracts, Vance County spends most on Capital Projects (413), Public Safety (152), Budget Planning (93), Grants (83), and Administration & Finance (81). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, UTILITIES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Vance County's current vendors?
Vance County currently works with vendors including GFL, CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (CAMAT), BRIGHTSPEED, BEAR CREEK HOLDINGS LLC, GRANVILLE COUNTY, and NC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, UTILITIES, 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 Vance County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Vance County is actively discussing: Community Project: Banners, Budget, and American 250 Plans Advance, American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting: Event Planning, Vance County American 250 Committee Plans Commemorative Events & Initiatives, Vance County Commissioners Meeting: School Funding, Emergency Pay, Opioids, and Vance County Commissioners Deliberate Funding, Services, and Personnel. 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 Vance County have?
Vance County currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (413), Public Safety (152), and Budget Planning (93). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.