City of Forbes bids, RFPs and contracts
North DakotaPop. 36- Latest contract
- May 12, 2025
- 18 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 64
- 59 vendors
- Population
- 36
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Elections and Insurance.
Latest awards: Dickey County Fair Board (May 2025) and John Deere Financial for ellendale issues payment to John Deere Financial ($61.06, May 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Forbes has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Forbes buys from, taken from council records. 64 contracts with 59 vendors.
Questions about City of Forbes
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Forbes?
City of Forbes currently works with 59 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Forbes?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (3), Elections (1), and Insurance (1), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Forbes publish RFPs?
City of Forbes publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from City of Forbes. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Elections, Insurance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Forbes?
At City of Forbes, 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.
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What does City of Forbes spend the most on?
Based on 6 tracked contracts, City of Forbes spends most on Capital Projects (3), Elections (1), Insurance (1), and Public Safety (1). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Forbes's current vendors?
City of Forbes currently works with vendors including DICKEY COUNTY FAIR BOARD, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, POSTMASTER, CK LAWN CARE, ELLENDALE CONCRETE, LYNDE, LORENA, METRO-BILLING SERVICES, VISA, VESTIS, and APPLIED DIGITAL. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does City of Forbes have?
City of Forbes currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3), Elections (1), and Insurance (1). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.