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Government Bids, RFPs & Contracts in One Search
Federal agencies, all 50 states and thousands of cities, counties, school districts and utilities each post their bids on their own websites. GovDirections gathers them into one search, updated every day since 1998, so you can stop checking dozens of portals one at a time.
Federal, State and Local Bids
Federal bids
Solicitations from SAM.gov, the Defense Logistics Agency (DIBBS) and federal agencies nationwide, searchable by NAICS code, agency and keyword.
State and local bids
State procurement portals plus city, county, school and transit agency RFPs. Browse government bids by state or by industry.
Free Government Bid Sites vs. GovDirections
Free government bid sites are a good place to start: SAM.gov lists federal opportunities, and most states run their own bid portal. The catch is coverage. Each RFP site covers one government, has its own search and needs its own login, and many local agencies post only on their own websites.
GovDirections brings those RFP sites and portals together, sorts every bid by industry, and emails you the ones that match your business. Registering is free.
New to bidding? GovSchool’s free lesson on finding state and local bid portals walks you through it, and GovAdvice by GovDirections offers expert help with proposals, capability statements and pricing.
API, AI Connector (MCP) or Personal AI Research Agent?
There are three ways to put GovDirections bids to work with software and AI. The right one depends on who does the job: your developers, your AI assistant, or an agent we train for you.
Bid Data API
For developers
Your own systems pull bids by industry as JSON, ready to load into a CRM, website or internal dashboard. Best when you have a technical team.
See the API docs →AI Connector (MCP)
For people who use an AI assistant
Connect Claude or another assistant once, then ask in plain English, such as “janitorial bids in Ohio due this month.” The assistant searches our bids under your license. Included with API plans, or $19 a month for paid members.
Add the AI Connector →Personal AI Research Agent
For businesses that want it done for them
Trained by GovDirections, your agent reviews new bids behind the member wall, checks each one against your capabilities and sends you a briefing of the ones worth pursuing. No technical setup needed.
Meet your agent →Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best free government bid sites?
SAM.gov for federal contracts, plus each state’s procurement portal. They are free but separate. GovDirections searches federal, state and local bids together, and you can register for free.
Where can I find government RFPs?
Government RFPs are posted on SAM.gov, state purchasing websites and the websites of individual cities, counties and school districts. GovDirections collects them daily into one searchable list of active bids.
Are government bids free to view?
Yes. Government agencies publish their bids publicly. On GovDirections you can search active bids for free; registering free shows full bid details, contacts and documents.
What is the difference between the API, the AI Connector (MCP) and a Personal AI Research Agent?
The API sends bid data to your own software. The AI Connector lets an AI assistant such as Claude search our bids whenever you ask. A Personal AI Research Agent, trained by GovDirections, does the research on its own and sends you the bids worth pursuing.
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