Dauphin County, Pennsylvania bids and RFPs
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania posts bids and quote requests on PennBid. Purchasing contact: Eric Hagarty, Chief Clerk, (717) 780-6337. Board of Commissioners agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- PennBid portal
- Bid platform
- PennBid
- Purchasing contact
- Eric Hagarty, Chief Clerk(717) 780-6337
- Board of Commissioners agendas
- Own website (PDFs)
Award price trends
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How to bid in Dauphin County
Find the bid
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania posts bids and quote requests on PennBid.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on PennBid to download bid documents and receive addenda.
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 Commissioners meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (PDFs).
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Pennsylvania counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Dauphin County
How do I find bids from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania posts bids and quote requests on PennBid. Register as a vendor on PennBid to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Dauphin County use PennBid?
Yes. Dauphin County posts its bids and quote requests on PennBid. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Dauphin County?
Register on PennBid so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Eric Hagarty, Chief Clerk, (717) 780-6337) 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 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
Eric Hagarty, Chief Clerk, (717) 780-6337.
When does the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (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 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
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 Dauphin County bids?
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