Ford County, Kansas bids and RFPs
Ford County, Kansas doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Purchasing contact: Ben Rumbaugh, Interim County Administrator, 620-385-0547, brumbaugh@fordcounty.net. Board of County Commissioners agendas are published on CivicPlus Agenda Center.
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- Own website (bids page with email/text alerts)
- Bid platform
- No online platform
- Purchasing contact
- Ben Rumbaugh, Interim County Administrator620-385-0547brumbaugh@fordcounty.net
- Board of County Commissioners agendas
- CivicPlus Agenda Center
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How to bid in Ford County
Find the bid
Ford County, Kansas doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts).
Get the documents
Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of County Commissioners meeting; agendas are on CivicPlus Agenda Center.
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Kansas counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Ford County
How do I find bids from Ford County, Kansas?
Ford County, Kansas doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.
Does Ford County post bids online?
Ford County doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Smaller purchases often appear first in Board of County Commissioners agendas.
How do I register as a vendor with Ford County?
Ask the purchasing contact (Ben Rumbaugh, Interim County Administrator, 620-385-0547, brumbaugh@fordcounty.net) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for Ford County, Kansas?
Ben Rumbaugh, Interim County Administrator, 620-385-0547, brumbaugh@fordcounty.net.
When does the Ford County Board of County Commissioners meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on CivicPlus Agenda Center. Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in Ford County, Kansas?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new Ford County bids?
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