Question 1

How do I find government contracts in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 tracked government projects across 6 agencies in Bourbon County, Kentucky. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (1,506), Public Works (400), Grants (192), Environmental Services (112), and Public Safety (108). In the last 90 days alone, 4 agencies posted 154 new projects. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFP signals from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts — all in one place.

Question 2

What types of agencies issue RFPs in Bourbon County?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon County has 6 government agencies spanning 4 types: Local Housing Authority, School, City, and County. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are City of Paris (City, 1,440 projects), Bourbon County (County, 649 projects), Paris-Bourbon county Community Dev. Agency (Local Housing Authority, 603 projects).

Question 3

How do I bid on Bourbon County government projects?

Accepted Answer

To bid on government projects in Bourbon County, Kentucky, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in KY publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, Bourbon County has 195 pre-RFP signals — projects that haven't been formally bid yet. The key advantage is getting in early — buying signals from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.

Question 4

What sectors are most active in Bourbon County?

Accepted Answer

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Bourbon County are Capital Projects (1,506), Public Works (400), Grants (192), Environmental Services (112), and Public Safety (108). Across all sectors, Bourbon County has 1,196 contract awards and 106 active opportunities on record. Detailed breakdowns by sector, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics.

Question 5

Who are the key decision-makers in Bourbon County?

Accepted Answer

Procurement decisions in Bourbon County are made by individual agency leaders — housing authority directors, school superintendents, city managers, and county administrators, and department heads. Each of the 6 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Bourbon County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Question 6

Which agencies are most active in Bourbon County?

Accepted Answer

The most active government buyers in Bourbon County by procurement volume are: City of Paris (City) — 1,440 tracked projects; Bourbon County (County) — 649 tracked projects; Paris-Bourbon county Community Dev. Agency (Local Housing Authority) — 603 tracked projects; Bourbon County School District (School) — 296 tracked projects; Paris Independent School District (School) — 45 tracked projects. These agencies represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFP signals in the county. Every project from each of these agencies — including board meeting discussions, budget approvals, and vendor selections — is tracked, so you can engage early and build relationships before competitors.

Question 7

What is Bourbon County's procurement pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon County's current procurement pipeline includes: 195 pre-RFP signals (early-stage projects from board meetings); 106 active opportunities open for bidding; 95 projects in budget planning; 599 grant-funded initiatives; 1,196 contract awards (competitive intelligence). Pre-RFP signals are especially valuable — they surface 6–18 months before formal solicitations, giving you time to position with agency decision-makers. Board meetings, budget hearings, and planning sessions across all 6 agencies in Bourbon County are monitored to catch these signals as they emerge.

Question 8

How active is procurement in Bourbon County right now?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon County is actively procuring — 4 of the county's 6 agencies have posted 154 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (1,506), Public Works (400), and Grants (192). This level of activity means new opportunities surface regularly. Real-time alerts ensure you never miss a window — whether it's a pre-RFP discussion at a school board meeting or a formal solicitation from the county government.

Bourbon County Government Contracts, RFPs & Bids

Government Projects in Bourbon County

Award of Contract 1-2026 for the Ford’s Mill Pump Station and Houston Creek Interceptor project, including wastewater trunk sewer extension, decommissioning of Rio Vista wastewater pump station, and capacity upgrades to Fords Mill Road wastewater pump station.

Provision of construction-related services for the Fords Mill Road Wastewater Project, including contract administration, review of submittals and pay requests, progress meetings, site visits, project closeout, and a full-time Resident Project Representative (RPR) for construction observation.

Payment for Draw 17 related to ongoing improvements at the water plant.

Overlay project for the Second Street Bridge, Capital Improvement Project 25PW03.

Development of a steady-state hydraulic model of the City of Paris water distribution system using Pipe2026, including GIS-based network build, demand loading, incorporation of pumps/PRVs/tanks, and optional calibration and summary report to support future capacity and capital planning.

Modified agreement with GRW Engineers, Inc. for sidewalk design, ROW acquisition, bidding, and construction administration for TAP 07-3504. Scope reduced to three ROW easements.

Update and refitting of radio consoles, maintenance of CAD and Totalphone systems, and application for grant funding from CMRS Board.

Auctioning surplus vehicles and equipment (Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Impala, Chevy 2500, copper wire reels) and disposal/recycling of dumpsters. Sealed bid and electronic auction processes.

Provision of drug task force and narcotics enforcement services for the City of Paris via the HCSO Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force for the period April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026.

Switching from Code Red to Genesis for the public emergency alert system, including a 3-year contract, setup, and training.

Government Agencies in Bourbon County, Kentucky

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