King County, Washington: bids, projects and agencies
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- City of Snoqualmie
- Agencies
- 767
- School, Special District, City
- Pre-RFP stage
- 26
- Heading to bid
- Pre-RFPs
- 175
- 20 in the last 30 days
175 projects are in motion in King County. Get the ones that fit you.
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Most activity in King County is in Capital Projects, Professional Services and Information Technology.
City of Renton, City of Sammamish and City of Seattle account for 17% of pre-RFPs.
Of the projects listed, 91 are contract awards and 28 are contract changes or renewals.
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Questions about King County
How do I find government contracts in King County, Washington?
There are 175 tracked government projects across 767 agencies in King County, Washington. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (42,963), Education & Training (8,325), Grants (8,033), Public Works (5,574), and Information Technology (5,477). In the last 90 days alone, 124 agencies posted 9,077 new projects. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFPs from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts — all in one place.
What types of agencies issue RFPs in King County?
King County has 767 government agencies spanning 19 types: School, Special District, City, Fire District, City Department, Higher Ed, Utility District, State, Public Hospital, Airport Authority, Library District, Local Housing Authority, County, County Department, Tribal Government, MPO, Public Authority, State Agency, and State Housing Authority. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are City of Maple Valley (City, 7,790 projects), Renton School District (School, 6,421 projects), Bellevue School District (School, 5,848 projects).
How do I bid on King County government projects?
To bid on government projects in King County, Washington, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in WA publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, King County has 16,951 pre-RFPs — projects that haven't been formally bid yet. The key advantage is getting in early — pre-RFPs from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.
What sectors are most active in King County?
Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in King County are Capital Projects (42,963), Education & Training (8,325), Grants (8,033), Public Works (5,574), and Information Technology (5,477). Across all sectors, King County has 32,265 contract awards and 4,839 active opportunities on record. Detailed breakdowns by sector, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics.
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Who are the key decision-makers in King County?
Procurement decisions in King County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, district managers, city managers, and university procurement directors, and department heads. Each of the 767 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across King County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.
Which agencies are most active in King County?
The most active government buyers in King County by procurement volume are: City of Maple Valley (City) — 7,790 tracked projects; Renton School District (School) — 6,421 tracked projects; Bellevue School District (School) — 5,848 tracked projects; Federal Way School District (School) — 5,797 tracked projects; City of Redmond (City) — 5,197 tracked projects. These agencies represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFPs 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.
What is King County's procurement pipeline?
King County's current procurement pipeline includes: 16,951 pre-RFPs (early-stage projects from board meetings); 4,839 active opportunities open for bidding; 12,187 projects in budget planning; 21,297 grant-funded initiatives; 32,265 contract awards (competitive intelligence). Pre-RFPs 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 767 agencies in King County are monitored to catch these pre-RFPs as they emerge.
How active is procurement in King County right now?
King County is actively procuring — 124 of the county's 767 agencies have posted 9,077 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (42,963), Education & Training (8,325), and Grants (8,033). 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.