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Durham County, North Carolina bids and RFPs

Durham County, North Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. Purchasing contact: Jonathan Hawley, Procurement Manager, 919-560-0056, jkhawley@dconc.gov. Board of Commissioners agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Durham County eBid System (Ion Wave-hosted, dconc-ebid.ionwave.net)
Bid platform
Ion Wave
Purchasing contact
Jonathan Hawley, Procurement Manager919-560-0056jkhawley@dconc.gov
Board of Commissioners agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: Durham County website

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How to bid in Durham County

  1. Find the bid

    Durham County, North Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Ion Wave 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 the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

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

Questions about bidding in Durham County

How do I find bids from Durham County, North Carolina?

Durham County, North Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. Register as a vendor on Ion Wave to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Durham County use Ion Wave?

Yes. Durham County posts its bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Durham County?

Register on Ion Wave so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Jonathan Hawley, Procurement Manager, 919-560-0056, jkhawley@dconc.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 Durham County, North Carolina?

Jonathan Hawley, Procurement Manager, 919-560-0056, jkhawley@dconc.gov.

When does the Durham County Board of Commissioners meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). 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 Durham County, North Carolina?

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 Durham County bids?

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