Herbicide
This micro‑purchase solicitation seeks vendors to supply a range of herbicide products (Novita basal oil, Round Up Pro, Rodeo, Crossbow…
State bids
Pennsylvania Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 150+
- Agencies posting
- 150+
- Closing this week
- 350+
This page lists open Pennsylvania bids from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and public authorities, plus recently closed solicitations and contract awards.
Pennsylvania Bids and Bidding Guide
Pennsylvania RFPs are published across four state sources — PA eMarketplace for solicitations, the Contracts e-Library for awarded contracts, the Business One-Stop Shop for business registration guidance, and PennDOT for transportation work — plus separate portals run by Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, the 67 counties and hundreds of municipal authorities. This guide covers where each one fits and how to watch them together.
Pennsylvania is one of the more active bidding states in the country, and the reason is structural: 67 counties, roughly 500 school districts, and thousands of municipalities and authorities — boroughs, townships, water and transit authorities — each buying on its own account, on top of the state agencies. That sheer number of independent buyers is what makes Pennsylvania worth working properly, and what makes the state portal alone an incomplete picture.
Where Are Pennsylvania RFPs Posted?
- PA eMarketplace — the central portal for open state agency solicitations. The first place to check, and the one to bookmark.
- Contracts e-Library — awarded state contracts, not open ones. Research rather than a bid board, and genuinely useful before you price.
- Business One-Stop Shop — guidance on registering and operating a business in Pennsylvania, including tax and licensing steps.
- PennDOT — road, bridge and engineering work, with its own prequalification for construction contractors.
- Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — both run their own procurement systems with their own vendor registration.
- 67 counties, ~500 school districts and the authorities — boroughs, townships, water and transit authorities, all buying independently.
Two things worth getting right. First, the system is called PA eMarketplace — some guides abbreviate it to "PAM," which is not a name the state uses and will not help you find anything. Second, if you rely on the state's email alerts, verify they are actually arriving rather than assuming silence means a quiet market. A standing search that you control is more reliable than a notification service you do not.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Pennsylvania?
- Register as a Commonwealth vendor in the PA Supplier Portal before you chase a solicitation.
- Read the Contracts e-Library for your category. Knowing who currently holds comparable work, at what value, is better preparation than another pass over your own proposal.
- Start PennDOT prequalification if you do transportation construction. It runs separately from state vendor registration.
- Register with Philadelphia or Pittsburgh and the counties and authorities you serve. This is where most Pennsylvania volume actually sits.
Which Pennsylvania Cities Issue the Most RFPs?
- Philadelphia — the largest municipal buyer: urban infrastructure, transit, public health, schools, port activity.
- Pittsburgh — a steel legacy turned technology and healthcare economy: redevelopment, bridges, university-adjacent work.
- Allentown and Bethlehem — the Lehigh Valley: logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, municipal growth.
- Harrisburg — the state capital: government facilities, IT and administrative services.
- Erie — lakefront port and manufacturing, plus regional services in the northwest.
- Reading and Lancaster — manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, with steady municipal and county work.
- Scranton and Wilkes-Barre — northeastern regional centers: infrastructure renewal, healthcare, logistics.
- Altoona and State College — central Pennsylvania: rail and transport, plus Penn State's substantial institutional procurement.
- The authorities — SEPTA, the Turnpike Commission, water and sewer authorities: large, specialized and frequently overlooked.
How Do You Find the Right Pennsylvania RFP?
PA eMarketplace covers state agencies. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, the 67 counties, the school districts and the authorities each buy separately, and together they are a larger set of buyers than the state agencies. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Pennsylvania and narrow by agency or industry, then save the search so new matches land in your inbox in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Focus your searches on what you actually deliver rather than a broad category, then experiment with synonyms — diverse phrasing reveals solicitations that a single term misses entirely. Favorite the promising ones as you go to build a shortlist, and read each shortlisted document properly for evaluation criteria, submission requirements and deadlines. If anything is ambiguous, the designated agency representative is there to be asked.
Where Should You Start With Pennsylvania RFPs?
- Bookmark PA eMarketplace and complete Commonwealth vendor registration.
- Read the e-Library for your category before you bid anything. Pennsylvania publishes what it awarded; most bidders never look.
- Pick a region — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, the Lehigh Valley or central Pennsylvania — and cover its county, city, districts and authorities properly.
Pennsylvania has more independent public buyers than almost any state its size. The state portal is the easiest to find and the smallest share of what is actually available.
FAQs
Where are Pennsylvania RFPs posted?
PA eMarketplace is the state's central portal for procurement opportunities. The Contracts e-Library holds awarded state contracts, the Business One-Stop Shop guides business registration, and PennDOT posts transportation work. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, the counties and municipal authorities run separate portals.
What is PA eMarketplace?
PA eMarketplace is Pennsylvania's central online portal for bidding, awards and contract information. It is the first place to check for state agency solicitations, and where vendors go to see what is currently open across state departments. Note that it is not abbreviated "PAM" — some guides invent that acronym.
What is the Pennsylvania Contracts e-Library for?
The e-Library holds contracts the state has already awarded rather than open solicitations. That makes it a research tool: you can see who won comparable work, at what value, and roughly when the contract will come up for rebid — useful intelligence before you write a proposal.
Are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh bids on PA eMarketplace?
No. PA eMarketplace covers Commonwealth agency purchasing. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh run their own procurement systems, as do the 67 counties, the school districts and the municipal authorities — which together make up most of Pennsylvania's public buyers.
Where do I find PennDOT contracts?
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation publishes its own contracting information for road, bridge and engineering work. Transportation is a major source of public contracting in the state, so it is worth watching separately if construction or engineering is your field.
What industries win the most Pennsylvania contracts?
Construction and infrastructure, healthcare and social services, IT and professional services, and facilities work such as maintenance and janitorial recur consistently. Pennsylvania's agriculture, manufacturing and tourism sectors also generate steady supply and service contracts.
Do I need to register to bid on Pennsylvania contracts?
Yes. You register as a Commonwealth vendor in the PA Supplier Portal, which is required before you bid, and PennDOT construction work needs separate prequalification. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh run their own vendor registration.
How many Pennsylvania bids close this week?
350+ open Pennsylvania bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 700+ open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Pennsylvania as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Pennsylvania bids
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- RAMP CALMO INC. N81231 FLIP UP FRONT
The solicitation seeks a vendor to supply and install a “Flip Up Front” for the RAMP CALMO INC. N81231 system (also identified as NOVA…
- FTIG - Inst Post-Init Military Training Housing
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking professional design and engineering services to produce a complete…
- PA Game Commission Statewide Surveyor Services
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is seeking qualified firms to provide professional land surveying services on an as‑needed, statewide…
- Ebensburg Center - Water Upgrades Study
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is seeking professional engineering/design services to conduct a…
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- Com Univ Lock Haven - Fairview Stes Mech Upgrades
The Commonwealth University at Lock Haven is seeking professional engineering design services to replace aging HVAC units and upgrade attic…
- 09-2025BC09 Turtle Rocks Timber Harvest Sale
The opportunity is a timber‑sale solicitation for the “Turtle Rocks” parcel (414 acres) in Centre County, PA, offering FSC and SFI certified…
- 2 Salt Conveyors, Towable, Radial Stacker, Self Co
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking two towable, stainless‑steel, 24‑inch by 70‑foot self‑contained salt conveyors…
- SMSTU Outpatient Services
The Department of Human Services is seeking a contractor to provide Outpatient and Emergency Care Services for the South Mountain Secure…
- Dry Ice Blaster with After Cooler
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5‑0 is seeking a vendor to **rent** a Nu Ice Age Commando 55…
- PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home - PSSH Cemetery Reno
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking professional design and/or engineering firms to renovate the PA…
- SCI Huntingdon-Low Voltage Dist Panels & Gate Ctls
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking professional selections (design/engineering) for the SCI Huntingdon facility. The…
- SCI Somerset Resident Roofing Project
The Department of Corrections is seeking bids for the procurement of Roof Replacement for three residences at SCI Somerset. The project must…
- Network Staff Augmentation
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with very limited publicly available details. The issuing agency has provided only an…
- SCI Huntingdon - Roof Replacements
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking professional selections (design and/or engineering services) to replace multiple roofs…
- York Co Maint Fac- New County Maintenance Facility
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking professional engineering and design services for a new 42,000‑sq‑ft…
- SCI Waymart - Elevator Improvements
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking professional design and engineering services for the replacement of one freight…
- 23I&E Fall Arrest Systems
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids to supply complete fall‑arrest systems to be used as teaching aids in Basic…
- Genrakode CPU Board Assemblies
This solicitation seeks the assembly of four (4) CPU board units identified by part number 31166-141-07 for the Southeastern Pennsylvania…
- FILTER FACET GNG-220 MICRON DIESEL FUEL DISPENSER FILTER
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking quotations for a specific diesel fuel dispenser filter. The…
- Re-Bid Avery Dennison TrafficJet Xpress Inks and Sheeting
The City of Philadelphia is re‑issuing a small‑order purchase to acquire Avery‑brand TrafficJet Xpress printer inks and sheeting. Five…
- apparel, Kit items, community oureach items
This micro‑purchase solicitation (B2728007) calls for a single vendor to provide a variety of community‑outreach supply items—including…
- Snow & Ice Removal Services Region 1 - FLP
This solicitation calls for a vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Region 1…
- Snow & Ice Removal Services Region 3 - FLP
The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for its Region…
- Pallet Jack
The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking a single pallet jack with a 3,800‑lb load capacity for use at its Northeast Plant…
- Snow & Ice Removal Services Region 4 - FLP
The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for Region 4 (Northwest &…
- Snow & Ice Removal Services Region 2 - FLP
This solicitation calls for a vendor to deliver full‑service snow and ice removal for fourteen Free Library of Philadelphia sites in Region…
- Motorola DTR700 Radios with battery, antenna, belt clip and single unit charger
The City of Philadelphia’s Water Department is seeking a micro‑purchase of ten Motorola DTR700 two‑way radios, each equipped with a battery…
- Washers and Dryers
The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking to purchase six (6) GE 4.5 cu ft. top‑load washers (model GTW465ASNWW) and six (6) GE…
- 550 Type III Paracord
The City of Philadelphia is seeking quotations for a small‑purchase micro‑contract to provide two colors of 550 Type III commercial‑grade…
- Drinking Water for Luzerne County & Agencies
Luzerne County is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver bottled drinking water (5‑gallon bottles with handles) to county buildings…
- C&P 8 OG Wells, Foster and Otto Twps. McKean Cnty
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting bids to clean out and permanently plug eight orphan natural gas wells…
- 7840501, AIR COMPRESSOR-PAINT TRUCK
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 5) is issuing an Invitation for Bid to procure a BOSS 250DUS JD4045 T4F air…
- Special Education Teacher Residency Program
The School District of Philadelphia seeks a qualified higher‑education partner to deliver a 14‑month Special Education Teacher Residency…
- 40th Street Substation Build – GC/EC/MC
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking qualified firms to design, construct, integrate, test, and commission…
- 23I&E Flintlock Muzzleloaders
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a supplier to provide 27 flintlock muzzleloaders to be used as teaching aids in its Basic…
- Upgrade Dam Control Facilities – Shikellamy State Park
This solicitation calls for the design‑build upgrade of the dam‑control facilities at Shikellamy State Park, including demolition of the…
- Structure Replacements – Bridge No. 09‑0071 and 09‑0070 – Merrill Road, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
This solicitation calls for the replacement of two existing small bridge structures on Merrill Road in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The…
- Cleaning Out and Plugging Eight (8) Orphan Gas Wells
This solicitation calls for the cleaning, plugging, and site restoration of eight orphan natural gas wells located in Foster and Otto…
- PS, Police Transit Van
The City of Pittsburgh’s Equipment Leasing Authority is seeking a single 2026‑or‑newer Transit Passenger Van XLT (extended length) for…
- On-Premise Emergency Services Telephony System
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified telecommunications vendor to design, install, configure, migrate, and…
- Copper Tap Adapters for BSS Impedance Bond ISRP
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking quotes for the supply of copper tap adapters used in the BSS (Busway…
- SHIELD SEPTA SPEC MS-3130-3 & S-3131-2
The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform graffiti removal in accordance with SEPTA specifications MS‑3130‑3 and S‑3131‑2, and to…
- DH ART/OFFC 9/26
This micro‑purchase solicitation seeks a quantity of 65 units of a standard acrylic shelf adapter with a lip, designed to convert standard…
- Machine Repair
The City of Philadelphia is seeking a vendor to diagnose and repair three lawnmowers, three weed‑wackers, and one chainsaw. Work is on‑site…
- Curve Worn Rail Renewal Project
• Replace and renew curve‑section rail across SEPTA’s system. • Perform all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable…
- RFP 6100064185 Medical Marijuana Seed-to-Sale System
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor‑hosted SaaS solution that will track every step of the medical‑marijuana lifecycle—from…
- Medical Marijuana Seed to Sale System
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Medical Marijuana is seeking a vendor‑hosted Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS)…
- PLCB SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is soliciting up to three qualified contractors to provide uniformed security guard services at…
- Lab Equipment for Animal Disease Testing
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, through its Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to supply…
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- BALL,BEARING
This solicitation seeks a contractor to design, manufacture, and deliver forward (FWD) ball bearings for U.S. Navy submarines, meeting…
- XW78: Mechanical Actuated Initiator: 1377-01-135-6852
The U.S. Navy is seeking a supplier to provide 50 units of the XW78 Mechanical Actuated Initiator (NSN 1377-01-135-6852) for use in the…
- Driver’s Seat Shock Absorber
SEPTA is seeking to purchase 200 driver’s seat shock absorbers to support maintenance of its New Flyer bus fleet. The solicitation is open…
- FLANGE SEPTA S-1546-8 DWG D-3619-H
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking quotations for a specific flange component—FLANGE SEPTA S‑1546‑8…
- Escalator Relay Boards & Brake Cards
This solicitation seeks vendors to provide escalator relay boards and brake cards for the Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s…
Federal opportunities in Pennsylvania
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Pennsylvania.
- Raystown Lake Project in Pennsylvania-Equipment Rental with Operators
This solicitation calls for the rental of equipment along with qualified operators to support the Raystown Lake Project in Huntingdon…
- 83--FASTENER TAPE,HOOK
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking quotes for fastener tape (hook style) under NSN 8315‑00‑926‑4931. Two line items are required: 5,000…
- 59--SWITCH,OPTOELECTRON
This solicitation (N00104-25-R-ND69) issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support seeks a firm‑fixed‑price contract for the manufacture and…
- 2027 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is issuing an indefinite‑quantity solicitation for the procurement of approximately 30,000 doses…
- B6 Bay 1 Racking Replacement
The U.S. Army’s Tobyhanna Army Depot is seeking a contractor to remove existing metal racking in Building 6‑1 (IOF Plating Shop) and install…
Recently closed Pennsylvania bids
- 16--RCU - KGX- 40A,AIRC, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
The U.S. Navy is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for the repair and modification of two KGX‑40A AIRC components (NSN…
- 59--POWER INPUT CABLE
The U.S. Navy is issuing a sole‑source solicitation (ID N0038326QSB52) for the procurement of five (5) power input cables (NSN…
- 59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWE
The U.S. Navy (NAVSUP) is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for eight (8) cable assemblies (NSN 1R‑5995‑016914873‑BL). The government lacks…
- Aquascope (Exeter) supply
The City of Philadelphia’s Water Department is seeking to purchase two pieces of specialized electronic equipment under a Small Order…
- Tower Clock Maintenance and Repair @ City Hall
The City of Philadelphia is seeking a vendor to provide preventive and emergency maintenance services for the tower clocks located at City…
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