City of Ellsworth bids, RFPs and contracts
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- May 27, 2025
- 17 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 6
- 6 vendors
- Decision makers
- 1
The 30-second brief
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.
Latest awards: Hamilton County Sheriff for FY26 Rate discussion for Hamilton County Sheriff (May 2025) and Smk Insurance for SMK Insurance discussed at city council (May 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Ellsworth has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Ellsworth buys from, taken from council records. 6 contracts with 6 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Ellsworth.
Questions about City of Ellsworth
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Ellsworth?
City of Ellsworth currently works with 6 vendors across contract types including Service, Insurance, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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 City of Ellsworth?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Ellsworth include Ellsworth Council to Approve Water Tower Plans and Developer Agreement, Ellsworth City Council Meeting: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment & Business Implications, and Ellsworth Council Considers Key Projects and Financial Moves, 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 City of Ellsworth publish RFPs?
City of Ellsworth publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Ellsworth. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Ellsworth?
At City of Ellsworth, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 1 decision-makers at City of Ellsworth.
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What does City of Ellsworth spend the most on?
Based on 8 tracked contracts, City of Ellsworth spends most on Capital Projects (3), Public Works (2), Infrastructure & Maintenance (1), Insurance (1), and Utilities (1). Contract types include Service, Insurance, OTHER, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Ellsworth's current vendors?
City of Ellsworth currently works with vendors including HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF, SMK INSURANCE, OSCEOLA COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM, LINCOLN-PIPESTONE RURAL WATER SYSTEM, BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM, and LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM. These vendors span contract types like Service, Insurance, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Ellsworth working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, City of Ellsworth is actively discussing: Ellsworth Council to Approve Water Tower Plans and Developer Agreement, Ellsworth City Council Meeting: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment & Business Implications, Ellsworth Council Considers Key Projects and Financial Moves, Ellsworth City Council Meeting: FY25/26 Budget and Key Projects, and City of Ellsworth Council Meeting: Key Discussions and Community Impact. 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 City of Ellsworth have?
City of Ellsworth currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3), Public Works (2), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (1). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.