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Kent County, Michigan bids and RFPs

Kent County, Michigan posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Purchasing contact: Kent County Purchasing, 616.632.7720, purchasing@kentcountymi.gov. Board of Commissioners agendas are published on CivicPlus Agenda Center.

Bids on Own portal, no vendor named
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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Own website (bid opportunities with vendor registration, commodity-code notifications, reverse auctions)
Bid platform
County-run bid portals
Purchasing contact
Kent County Purchasing616.632.7720purchasing@kentcountymi.gov
Board of Commissioners agendas
CivicPlus Agenda Center

Source: Kent County website

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How to bid in Kent County

  1. Find the bid

    Kent County, Michigan posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Commissioners meeting; agendas are on CivicPlus Agenda Center.

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Michigan counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Kent County

How do I find bids from Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County, Michigan posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Kent County use Own portal, no vendor named?

Yes. Kent County posts its bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Kent County?

Register on Own portal, no vendor named so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Kent County Purchasing, 616.632.7720, purchasing@kentcountymi.gov) 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 Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County Purchasing, 616.632.7720, purchasing@kentcountymi.gov.

When does the Kent County Board of 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 Kent County, Michigan?

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 Kent County bids?

Yes. Follow Kent County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.