Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Portage County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 30, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
Supplying Various Chemical services for the County Water Resources Dept.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
110687
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
981
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
163,404
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
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This document details a Workers' Compensation Service Agency Agreement between Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. and Portage County Board of Commissioners. Sedgwick is appointed as the exclusive agent to manage workers' compensation claims for the County. The agreement is valid for one year, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an annual service fee of $22,900.00.
This Participation Agreement outlines the terms between the County Risk Sharing Authority, Inc. (CORSA) and the Portage County Board of Commissioners for participation in a self-insurance pool. The agreement, effective from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, provides county insurance coverage for property, liability, crime, and time element risks. It details the obligations of both parties, including the Member's annual contributions (deductibles, loss fund contributions, insurance, and administration costs) which are subject to annual adjustment by CORSA's Board of Directors.
This is Purchase Order #20250467 from Portage County Job & Family Services for 'FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES; IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES'. The service period is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total cost of $72,973.41. The document includes general terms and conditions for the purchase.
This document is Purchase Order #152019 for the procurement of 'YEAR 3 PAYMENT - SOFTWARE SUPPORT, COMPUTER - VMWARE' from OHIO STATE UNIV OARNET for a total of $5,800.80. The buyer is PO. CO. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. The order date, 04/30/2026, marks the beginning of the service period. The purchase order includes standard terms and conditions.
This is a purchase order (PO #149775) issued on January 12, 2026, for Fiscal Year 2026, by Portage Co. Job & Family Svcs. to PO CO BD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. It covers 'YOUTH CARE SERVICES' as a 'SUPER BLANKET ORDER' to reimburse Portage County DD for shared costs, with a total amount of $200,000.00. The document also includes standard terms and conditions.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Portage County
The Board discussed security protocols during an executive session. Department updates included a Job and Family Services data report, an overview of workforce development programs, and the initiation of 'Project Service' to address Medicaid application backlogs. The Board approved fund transfers, a certification for the Small Business Development Center, and change orders for housing repair programs. Internal maintenance discussions focused on ADA accessibility at the courthouse and HVAC installation updates at the correctional facility.
The Budget Commission meeting focused on the review and approval of amended certificates of estimated resources for various entities, including Portage County, the Board of Health, Kent City, Ravenna City, Brimfield, Hiram Township, Rootstown, Aurora Schools, Kent Schools, Southeast Local School District, and Waterloo School District. Additionally, the commission addressed and approved a resolution for the health department regarding line-item transfers and fund increases.
Public-sector contacts connected to Portage County.
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The Board discussed CDBG housing journal entries, specifically an allocation of $37,000 for emergency home repairs and a $40,000 reserve for potential construction change orders. The meeting included a comprehensive quarterly revenue review, which analyzed current budget collection percentages, interest income trends, and property tax status against conservative estimates. Additionally, the Board reviewed the status of the contingency fund, noting expenditures for utility supplements, fuel, and departmental training, and evaluated a $10,000 cash match request for the Summit Medina Business Alliance for the upcoming year.
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