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Stark County, Ohio: bids, projects and agencies

Stark County
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 20, 2026
East Canton Village
Agencies
221
School, City, City Department
Pre-RFPs
12
1 in the last 30 days
1 new pre-RFP in 30 daysOct 20

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's happening

Most activity in Stark County is in Public Safety, Infrastructure & Maintenance and Public Works.

Who's buying

Town of Osnaburg, Stark County and East Canton Village account for 92% of pre-RFPs.

Where it's heading

Of the projects listed, 9 are contract awards and 1 is a contract change or renewal.

Latest pre-RFPs in Stark County

Agencies in Stark County, Ohio

221 agencies tracked

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Minerva Village (pt.)City · Pop. 3,697Town of SandyCity · Pop. 3,525Navarre VillageCity · Pop. 1,805Navarre Police DepartmentCity Department · Pop. 1,805Perry High SchoolSchool · 1,456 studentsWashington High SchoolSchool · 1,211 studentsTown of Sugar CreekCity · Pop. 1,203North Canton Primary SchoolSchool · 987 studentsNorth Canton Middle SchoolSchool · 957 studentsWaynesburg VillageCity · Pop. 910North Canton Intermediate SchoolSchool · 888 studentsOakwood Middle SchoolSchool · 858 studentsStrausser Elementary SchoolSchool · 819 studentsR G Drage Career Technical CtrSchool · 736 studentsSauder Elementary SchoolSchool · 722 studentsStark County Area SchoolsSchool · 713 studentsPfeiffer Intermediate SchoolSchool · 587 studentsWatson Elementary SchoolSchool · 515 studentsTuslaw Elementary SchoolSchool · 482 studentsSTEAMM AcademySchool · 481 studentsNorthwest High SchoolSchool · 480 studentsSouthway Elementary SchoolSchool · 474 studentsMinerva Middle SchoolSchool · 461 studentsTuslaw Middle SchoolSchool · 432 studentsStephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary SchoolSchool · 418 studentsRobert A. Taft Elementary SchoolSchool · 410 studentsNorthwest Middle SchoolSchool · 405 studentsW. S. Stinson Elementary SchoolSchool · 384 studentsTuslaw High SchoolSchool · 368 studentsNorthwest Primary SchoolSchool · 367 studentsNorth Nimishillen Elementary SchoolSchool · 364 studentsRansom H Barr Elementary SchoolSchool · 362 studentsWorley Elementary SchoolSchool · 325 studentsWashington Elementary SchoolSchool · 276 studentsWilmot VillageCity · Pop. 275Youtz Intermediate SchoolSchool · 273 studentsPortage Collaborative Montessori SchoolSchool · 187 studentsSummit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-cantonSchool · 138 studentsStark High SchoolSchool · 115 studentsSummit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-cantonSchool · 104 studentsStark High SchoolSchool · 104 studentsSummit Academy Secondary - CantonSchool · 85 studentsSummit Academy Secondary - CantonSchool · 67 studentsWaynesburg Police DepartmentCity DepartmentWalsh UniversityHigher EdVillage of LimavilleCityUniversity of Mount UnionHigher EdUniontown Police DepartmentCity DepartmentTri-division Ambulance DistrictSpecial DistrictT C Knapp Elementary SchoolSchoolStark-tuscarawas-wayne Joint Solid Waste Management DistrictSpecial DistrictStark State College of Technology | State of OhioStateStark Regional Community Correction CenterSpecial DistrictStark Metropolitian Housing AuthorityLocal Housing AuthorityStark County Transportation Improvement DistrictSpecial DistrictStark County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSpecial DistrictStark County Schools' Council of GovernmentsSpecial DistrictStark County Schools CouncilSpecial DistrictStark County Park DistrictSpecial DistrictStark County ESCSpecial DistrictStark County District LibraryLibrary DistrictStark County Board of DDSpecial DistrictStark County Area Transportation StudyMPOStark Council of GovernmentsSpecial DistrictStark Area Regional Transit AuthorityPublic AuthoritySouthwest Pickaway Fire DistrictFire DistrictShelby County Park DistrictSpecial DistrictSandy Creek Joint Fire DistrictFire DistrictRodman Public LibraryLibrary DistrictRg Drage Career Technical CenterSchoolQuad Ambulance DistrictSpecial DistrictPlain Township Fire and RescueFire DistrictPerry Township Fire DepartmentFire DistrictPerry Local School DistrictSchoolNorth Canton Police DepartmentCity DepartmentNavarre-bethlehem Joint Fire DirstrictSpecial DistrictMohawk Valley Joint Fire DistrictFire District

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Questions about Stark County

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

There are 12 tracked government projects across 221 agencies in Stark County, Ohio. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (15,989), Public Works (4,839), Grants (4,660), Public Safety (1,313), and Environmental Services (1,307). In the last 90 days alone, 41 agencies posted 1,068 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 Stark County?

Stark County has 221 government agencies spanning 14 types: School, City, City Department, Special District, Fire District, Higher Ed, Library District, State, County, County Department, Local Housing Authority, MPO, Public Authority, and Public Hospital. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are City of Canton (City, 12,743 projects), Stark County (County, 5,277 projects), North Canton City Schools (School, 2,812 projects).

How do I bid on Stark County government projects?

To bid on government projects in Stark 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, Stark County has 2,487 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 Stark County?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Stark County are Capital Projects (15,989), Public Works (4,839), Grants (4,660), Public Safety (1,313), and Environmental Services (1,307). Across all sectors, Stark County has 19,176 contract awards and 2,113 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 Stark County?

Procurement decisions in Stark County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, city managers, district managers, and university procurement directors, and department heads. Each of the 221 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Stark County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Which agencies are most active in Stark County?

The most active government buyers in Stark County by procurement volume are: City of Canton (City) — 12,743 tracked projects; Stark County (County) — 5,277 tracked projects; North Canton City Schools (School) — 2,812 tracked projects; Massillon City Schools (School) — 2,420 tracked projects; Town of Tuscarawas (City) — 1,873 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 Stark County's procurement pipeline?

Stark County's current procurement pipeline includes: 2,487 pre-RFPs (early-stage projects from board meetings); 2,113 active opportunities open for bidding; 1,495 projects in budget planning; 9,182 grant-funded initiatives; 19,176 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 221 agencies in Stark County are monitored to catch these pre-RFPs as they emerge.

How active is procurement in Stark County right now?

Stark County is actively procuring — 41 of the county's 221 agencies have posted 1,068 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (15,989), Public Works (4,839), and Grants (4,660). 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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