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Lake County, Ohio: bids, projects and agencies

Lake County
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 27, 2026
City of Wickliffe
Agencies
135
School, City, City Department
Pre-RFP stage
2
Heading to bid
Pre-RFPs
27
4 in the last 30 days
4 new pre-RFPs in 30 daysOct 27

27 projects are in motion in Lake County. Get the ones that fit you.

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's happening

Most activity in Lake County is in Infrastructure & Maintenance, Public Works and Professional Services.

Who's buying

City of Mentor, Lake County and Perry Area Recreation Board account for 78% of pre-RFPs.

Where it's heading

Of the projects listed, 17 are contract awards and 7 are contract changes or renewals.

Latest pre-RFPs in Lake County

Agencies in Lake County, Ohio

135 agencies tracked

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Mentor High SchoolSchool · 2,217 studentsPerry VillageCity · Pop. 1,599Riverside Jr/sr High SchoolSchool · 1,578 studentsNorth High SchoolSchool · 1,231 studentsSouth High SchoolSchool · 995 studentsNorth Perry VillageCity · Pop. 912Memorial Middle SchoolSchool · 852 studentsMadison High SchoolSchool · 818 studentsShore Middle SchoolSchool · 752 studentsRoyalview Elementary SchoolSchool · 689 studentsKirtland Hills VillageCity · Pop. 689Ridge Elementary SchoolSchool · 661 studentsWickliffe Lower SchoolSchool · 642 studentsRiverview Elementary SchoolSchool · 615 studentsMadison Middle SchoolSchool · 605 studentsTimberlake VillageCity · Pop. 602Timberlake Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 602Heritage Middle SchoolSchool · 602 studentsWickliffe Upper SchoolSchool · 586 studentsNorth Elementary SchoolSchool · 572 studentsParkside Elementary SchoolSchool · 551 studentsPerry Elementary SchoolSchool · 538 studentsWaite Hill VillageCity · Pop. 521Willoughby Middle SchoolSchool · 509 studentsPerry High SchoolSchool · 509 studentsSouth Elementary SchoolSchool · 506 studentsHopkins Elementary SchoolSchool · 466 studentsKirtland Elementary SchoolSchool · 452 studentsSchool of InnovationSchool · 448 studentsPerry Middle SchoolSchool · 443 studentsMaple Elementary SchoolSchool · 432 studentsLongfellow Elementary SchoolSchool · 432 studentsWillowick Middle SchoolSchool · 404 studentsJefferson Elementary SchoolSchool · 402 studentsOrchard Hollow Elementary SchoolSchool · 359 studentsKirtland High SchoolSchool · 335 studentsMelridge Elementary SchoolSchool · 299 studentsSterling Morton Elementary SchoolSchool · 298 studentsLake Elementary SchoolSchool · 272 studentsKirtland Middle SchoolSchool · 262 studentsMckinley Elementary SchoolSchool · 239 studentsLakeline VillageCity · Pop. 214Willoughby-eastlake PreschoolSchool · 212 studentsIstem SchoolsSchool · 172 studentsNorthern Career InstituteHigher Ed · 129 studentsMadison Pre-kSchool · 129 studentsLake Erie Bilingual AcademySchool · 49 studentsMentor High School PreschoolSchool · 38 studentsWillowick Police DepartmentCity DepartmentWilloughby Police DepartmentCity DepartmentWickliffe Police DepartmentCity DepartmentWickliffe Fire DepartmentFire DistrictWaite Hill Police DepartmentCity DepartmentRiverside Local School DistrictSchoolRabbinical College TelsheHigher EdPerry Village Police DepartmentCity DepartmentPerry Joint Fire DistrictFire DistrictPainesville Township Park DistrictSpecial DistrictPainesville Township Fire Department - Station No. 3Fire DistrictPainesville Police DepartmentCity DepartmentNorth Perry Police DepartmentCity DepartmentMorley Library DistrictLibrary DistrictMentor Police DepartmentCity DepartmentMentor on the Lake Police DepartmentCity DepartmentMadison Village Police DepartmentCity DepartmentMadison Township Police DepartmentCity DepartmentMadison Local School DistrictSchoolMadison Joint Recreation BoardSpecial DistrictLake Regional Transit Authority (laketran)Public AuthorityLake Metropolitian Housing AuthorityLocal Housing AuthorityLake Metroparks DistrictSpecial DistrictLake Erie CollegeHigher EdLake County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSpecial DistrictLake County Land Reutilization CorpSpecial DistrictLake County General Health DistrictPublic HealthLake County Board of DDSpecial DistrictLake County Adamhs BoardSpecial DistrictKirtland Police DepartmentCity DepartmentKirtland Hills Police DepartmentCity Department

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Questions about Lake County

How do I find government contracts in Lake County, Ohio?

There are 27 tracked government projects across 135 agencies in Lake County, Ohio. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (15,118), Public Works (5,167), Grants (4,628), Education & Training (2,380), and Public Safety (2,119). In the last 90 days alone, 30 agencies posted 1,803 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 Lake County?

Lake County has 135 government agencies spanning 14 types: School, City, City Department, Special District, Fire District, Higher Ed, County Department, Airport Authority, County, Library District, Local Housing Authority, Public Authority, Public Health, and State Agency. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are Lake County (County, 9,980 projects), City of Wickliffe (City, 5,580 projects), Mentor Exempted Village Schools (School, 3,160 projects).

How do I bid on Lake County government projects?

To bid on government projects in Lake County, Ohio, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in OH publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, Lake County has 3,590 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 Lake County?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Lake County are Capital Projects (15,118), Public Works (5,167), Grants (4,628), Education & Training (2,380), and Public Safety (2,119). Across all sectors, Lake County has 19,803 contract awards and 2,045 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 Lake County?

Procurement decisions in Lake County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, city managers, district managers, and university procurement directors, and department heads. Each of the 135 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Lake County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Which agencies are most active in Lake County?

The most active government buyers in Lake County by procurement volume are: Lake County (County) — 9,980 tracked projects; City of Wickliffe (City) — 5,580 tracked projects; Mentor Exempted Village Schools (School) — 3,160 tracked projects; Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve (Special District) — 2,841 tracked projects; City of Willoughby (City) — 2,650 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 Lake County's procurement pipeline?

Lake County's current procurement pipeline includes: 3,590 pre-RFPs (early-stage projects from board meetings); 2,045 active opportunities open for bidding; 3,053 projects in budget planning; 9,241 grant-funded initiatives; 19,803 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 135 agencies in Lake County are monitored to catch these pre-RFPs as they emerge.

How active is procurement in Lake County right now?

Lake County is actively procuring — 30 of the county's 135 agencies have posted 1,803 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (15,118), Public Works (5,167), and Grants (4,628). 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.

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