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Riley County, Kansas: bids, projects and agencies

Riley County
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 20, 2026
Riley County
Agencies
83
School, City, State
Pre-RFP stage
4
Heading to bid
Pre-RFPs
19
2 in the last 30 days
2 new pre-RFPs in 30 daysOct 20

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's happening

Most activity in Riley County is in Capital Projects, Information Technology and Transportation.

Who's buying

Riley County, City of Manhattan and Town of Manhattan account for 79% of pre-RFPs.

Where it's heading

Of the projects listed, 8 are contract awards and 4 are contract changes or renewals.

Latest pre-RFPs in Riley County

Agencies in Riley County, Kansas

83 agencies tracked

Riley CountyCounty · Pop. 72,598 · 6 pre-RFPsCity of ManhattanCity · Pop. 54,673 · 5 pre-RFPsTown of ManhattanCity · Pop. 2,256 · 4 pre-RFPsManhattan Housing AuthorityLocal Housing Authority · 2 pre-RFPsManhattan Area Technical CollegeHigher Ed · 929 students · 1 pre-RFPFlint Hills Metropolitan Planning OrganizationMPO · 1 pre-RFPKansas Wildfire Task Force | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Wheat Commission | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas State University Division of Public Safety | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas State UniversityHigher Ed · 25,635 studentsKansas State Conservation Commission | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas State Board of Agriculture | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Pet Animal Advisory Board | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas KDA Division of Water Resources | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas KDA Division of Conservation | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas KDA Division of Animal Health | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Guardianship Program | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Guardianship Program Board of Directors | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Department of Agriculture | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas DOA | Advisory BoardsState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Corn Commission | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Kansas Animal Health Board | State of KansasState · Pop. 2,977,220Riley County Police DepartmentCounty Department · Pop. 72,598
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Town of MadisonCity · Pop. 9,403Riley County Unified School District 378School · 712 studentsManhattan Fire DepartmentFire District · Pop. 2,256Manhattan High SchoolSchool · 2,087 studentsTown of OgdenCity · Pop. 2,064Blue Valley Unified School District 384School · 267 studentsCity of OgdenCity · Pop. 1,655City of RileyCity · Pop. 956Town of GrantCity · Pop. 899Town of WildcatCity · Pop. 845Susan B Anthony Middle SchoolSchool · 775 studentsDwight D Eisenhower Middle SchoolSchool · 730 studentsTown of BalaCity · Pop. 690Town of ShermanCity · Pop. 582Frank V Bergman ElemSchool · 568 studentsRiley County Grade SchoolSchool · 514 studentsTheo Roosevelt ElemSchool · 468 studentsMarlatt ElemSchool · 454 studentsCity of LeonardvilleCity · Pop. 442Morris Hill ElemSchool · 413 studentsAmanda Arnold ElemSchool · 399 studentsNorthview ElemSchool · 364 studentsTown of ZeandaleCity · Pop. 333Lee ElemSchool · 299 studentsTown of JacksonCity · Pop. 298Riley County High SchoolSchool · 232 studentsWoodrow Wilson ElemSchool · 207 studentsBluemont Elementary SchoolSchool · 207 studentsTown of Swede CreekCity · Pop. 170City of RandolphCity · Pop. 159Ogden ElemSchool · 155 studentsManhattan Virtual AcademySchool · 153 studentsTown of AshlandCity · Pop. 148Town of Fancy CreekCity · Pop. 87Town of CenterCity · Pop. 79Blue Valley HighSchool · 76 studentsTown of May DayCity · Pop. 72Randolph MiddleSchool · 44 studentsWalsburg Cemetery District 5Special DistrictUniversity Park Improvement DistrictSpecial DistrictRose Hill Cemetery DistrictSpecial DistrictRiley County Rural Water District 1Special DistrictRiley County Housing AuthoritySpecial DistrictRiley County Fire District #1Fire DistrictRiley County Emergency Medical ServiceCounty DepartmentRiley Cemetery District 3Special DistrictNorth Central Kansas Libraries SystemLibrary DistrictNorth Central Flint Hills Area Agency on AgingLocal Housing AuthorityMertz Mcgehee Drainage DistrictSpecial DistrictMay Day Cemetery District 1Special DistrictManhattan Regional Airport BoardAirport AuthorityManhattan Christian CollegeHigher EdLasita Pleasant Hill Cemetery DistrictSpecial DistrictFancy Creek-randolph Cemetery District 6Special DistrictE F and G Cemetery District 4Special DistrictCrooked Creek Cemetery DistrictSpecial DistrictBlue River Hills Improvement DistrictSpecial DistrictBellegard Joint Cemetery District 1Special DistrictBala Cemetery District 2Special District

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Questions about Riley County

How do I find government contracts in Riley County, Kansas?

There are 19 tracked government projects across 83 agencies in Riley County, Kansas. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (8,712), Grants (2,296), Public Works (1,952), Recreation & Community Services (1,270), and Education & Training (928). In the last 90 days alone, 12 agencies posted 744 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 Riley County?

Riley County has 83 government agencies spanning 12 types: School, City, State, Special District, Higher Ed, County Department, Fire District, Local Housing Authority, Airport Authority, County, Library District, and MPO. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are Riley County (County, 10,991 projects), Clay Center Unified School District 379 (School, 5,398 projects), Rock Creek Unified School District 323 (School, 2,054 projects).

How do I bid on Riley County government projects?

To bid on government projects in Riley County, Kansas, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in KS publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, Riley County has 3,047 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 Riley County?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Riley County are Capital Projects (8,712), Grants (2,296), Public Works (1,952), Recreation & Community Services (1,270), and Education & Training (928). Across all sectors, Riley County has 6,926 contract awards and 755 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 Riley County?

Procurement decisions in Riley County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, city managers, district managers, and university procurement directors, and department heads. Each of the 83 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Riley County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Which agencies are most active in Riley County?

The most active government buyers in Riley County by procurement volume are: Riley County (County) — 10,991 tracked projects; Clay Center Unified School District 379 (School) — 5,398 tracked projects; Rock Creek Unified School District 323 (School) — 2,054 tracked projects; Town of Madison (City) — 1,984 tracked projects; Town of Wildcat (City) — 1,203 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 Riley County's procurement pipeline?

Riley County's current procurement pipeline includes: 3,047 pre-RFPs (early-stage projects from board meetings); 755 active opportunities open for bidding; 1,476 projects in budget planning; 4,499 grant-funded initiatives; 6,926 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 83 agencies in Riley County are monitored to catch these pre-RFPs as they emerge.

How active is procurement in Riley County right now?

Riley County is actively procuring — 12 of the county's 83 agencies have posted 744 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (8,712), Grants (2,296), and Public Works (1,952). 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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