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When most business owners think about government contracts, they picture federal, state, or city agencies. But there’s a vast network of Authorities and Special Districts across the United States that also procure goods and services every single day. These organizations—hospital authorities, airports, councils of governments, housing authorities, and water and sewer districts—represent some of the most overlooked contracting opportunities in the public sector.
At GovDirections and RFPDelivery, we make sure these contracts are not missed. By closely monitoring their procurements, we help businesses discover new ways to grow through local, state, and special district contracting.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census of Governments (2022 ISD), there are more than 51,000 special-purpose governments in the United States. These entities are established to perform a specific function and are separate from general-purpose governments like counties or municipalities.
Common examples include:
Hospital Authorities – Oversee public hospitals and healthcare services.
Airport Authorities – Manage regional and international airports.
Councils of Governments (COGs) – Regional associations that coordinate planning and services across multiple jurisdictions.
Housing Authorities – Administer housing assistance programs and develop affordable housing.
Water and Sewer Districts – Handle water supply, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure upgrades.
Because they operate independently, they often publish their own solicitations and control unique budgets separate from city or county governments.
Authorities and special districts are often stable and well-funded buyers. Many receive revenue through tax levies, utility fees, bond issues, and federal or state grants. For example:
A housing authority might issue contracts for property management, security, or construction of new affordable housing projects.
An airport authority could need IT services, custodial work, parking lot management, or food concessions.
A water district regularly contracts for pipeline construction, chemical supplies, environmental engineering, and emergency repairs.
Unlike federal contracts, many of these procurements are micro-purchases or small RFPs—ideal entry points for businesses new to government contracting.
Here’s the challenge: many business owners don’t even know these entities exist, much less where to find their bids. Special districts often run their own procurement sites or publish in local newspapers—making visibility difficult.
That’s where RFPDelivery and GovDirections come in. Our platforms aggregate bids from authorities, councils, and districts nationwide, ensuring you don’t miss these high-value opportunities. Whether it’s janitorial services at a housing authority or technology upgrades at a regional airport, we make sure you know about it first.
Authorities and special districts are an untapped market for government contractors. They represent billions of dollars in annual spending and often require the same services that private businesses already provide—just at a government scale.
By using tools like GovDirections and RFPDelivery, you can discover and compete for contracts with hospital boards, housing agencies, airport authorities, and water districts—opening doors to long-term revenue streams and strong community partnerships.
Start exploring opportunities today at RFPDelivery.com and unlock a hidden layer of government procurement!