Cole County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Jefferson City, MO
Country:: US

Cole County RFPs

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2026-15 Property Tax Payment Services, Collector's Office
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Cole County is seeking a vendor to provide property tax payment services, including online bill presentment and payment, taxpayer communications, electronic receipts, and integration with the Devnet tax system. The selected vendor must deliver a single integrated cloud-based EBPP platform with implementation, training, and ongoing support. The initial contract term is one year, with options for three additional one-year renewals, and this is a service procurement rather than a grant program.
South Brooks Drive Stormwater Improvements - Phase 3
Open
Aug 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 4, 2026
Cole County Commission is soliciting bids for South Brooks Drive Stormwater Improvements - Phase 3 in Westview Heights Subdivision near Jefferson City, Missouri. The work includes removals, clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, drainage structures, rock blanket, seeding and mulching, erosion control, and related miscellaneous work. The solicitation is open, was published on August 9, 2026, and bids are due at 9:00 a.m. on September 4, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026.
Collection Services (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Seeking to establish a contract with a proven collection firm for the purpose of collecting past-due ems bills for services including but not limited to ambulance transports and on-scene care.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
168731
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
351
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
77,908
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
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How to Sell to Cole County

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Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $12,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through the Cooperative Procurement Program (CPP) – State of Missouri, Office of Administration – Division of Purchasing (MissouriBUYS) Statewide Contracts, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: Cole County, MO
- Process: Position as proprietary and required for compatibility with existing systems. Coordinate with the end-user department to complete the Sole Source Request Form. Contact the Purchasing Department at 573-634-9168 to confirm steps.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Cole County, MO uses cooperative purchasing to move faster than its low bidding threshold. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Cole County

Cole County Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission meeting included updates on collector's receipts, committee liaison reports, and an announcement regarding the assessor's office beginning field work for the 2027 countywide residential reassessment. The commission approved a $15,000 Domestic Relations Resolution Fund award for a domestic violence docket, authorized the FY 25 Emergency Management Performance Grant subrecipient agreement, and approved a clinical training agreement with the Johnson County Ambulance District. Additionally, the commission reviewed a first reading of a budget adjustment and moved into a closed session to discuss personnel issues.
Cole County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission reviewed various departmental reports and discussed upcoming committee events. Key approvals included the renewal of a maintenance agreement with Accurate Controls for security electronics, the renewal of inmate food service contracts with Trinity Services Group and Kohl Wholesale, and the authorization of a drainage improvement contract for Bender Park. Additionally, the commission approved a recruitment contract for radio advertisements, accounts payable, a change order for the 2026 asphalt overlay program, and tax levy recoupment rates specifically for road and bridge maintenance. The meeting also included a first reading of a budget adjustment and a motion to enter into a closed session.

Key Contacts

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Joe CreggerCaptain, Patrol Division

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Todd MarseyCaptain, Support Services Division

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