Brown County bids, RFPs and contracts
South DakotaPop. 37,561 · brown.sd.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 112
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 2,701
- 909 vendors
The 30-second brief
112 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Brown County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and parks & recreation. The latest, from Nov 4: Elm Lake Bridge Replacement Slated for January DOT Letting.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Griese, Donald for brown County Plans Fairgrounds Hayland Lease Renewal (Oct 2026) and Northern Electric for brown County to Consider Northern Electric Right-of-Way (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Brown County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Brown County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Brown County buys from, taken from council records. 2,701 contracts with 909 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Brown County.
Questions about Brown County
How do I become an approved vendor for Brown County?
Brown County currently works with 909 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Brown County?
Small purchases under SD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Brown County include Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Brown County publish RFPs?
Brown County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 35 solicitations from Brown County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Brown County?
At Brown County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Brown County Auditor’s Office, Communications Center, and Fairgrounds & Parks. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 22 decision-makers at Brown County.
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What does Brown County spend the most on?
Based on 738 tracked contracts, Brown County spends most on Capital Projects (380), Public Works (181), Recreation & Community Services (63), Environmental Services (58), and Grants (56). Contract types include FACILITIES, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Brown County's current vendors?
Brown County currently works with vendors including GRIESE, DONALD, NORTHERN ELECTRIC, PERFORMANCE OIL, DOHRER LAW OFFICE PC, ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA, STEVEN LUST AUTOMOTIVE, BOYCE LAW FIRM, DELTA, CGI LLC, and SD DEPT OF HEALTH. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Brown County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Brown County is actively discussing: Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Brown County Commission Meeting: Fair Update, Contracts, and Corner Report, and Brown County Meeting: Bridge Ratings, South Bypass, & Budget Audit. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Brown County have?
Brown County currently has 35 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (380), Public Works (181), and Recreation & Community Services (63). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SD's state portal, and other sources.