Foster County bids, RFPs and contracts
North DakotaPop. 3,212 · fostercounty.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 1, 2026
- 36 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 16
- Open bids
- 1+
- Contracts
- 912
- 329 vendors
The 30-second brief
16 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Foster County's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 1: At its October 1, 2026 special meeting, the water board accepted seven Stream Crossing Study requests and directed Engineer Jennifer Malloy to send them to the ND Department of Water Resources. The action shows an active study pipeline, but no vendor was selected yet. A seller would want to know the studies are being assembled now and may lead to follow-on engineering or review work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP. Latest awards: Carrington Post Office for board Approves Carrington Post Office Stamp Purchase ($82.00, Oct 2026) and Rinke Noonan for board Approves Rinke Noonan Legal Services Invoices ($3,944.50 total for three invoices: $675.00, $1,789.00, and $1,480.50, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Foster County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Foster County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Foster County buys from, taken from council records. 912 contracts with 329 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Foster County.
Questions about Foster County
How do I become an approved vendor for Foster County?
Foster County currently works with 329 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 31 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 Foster County?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Foster County include Foster County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Foster County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Foster 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 Foster County publish RFPs?
Foster County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 11 solicitations from Foster County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Foster County?
At Foster County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Police, Zoning, Veterans Services, District Attorney, and Community Development. 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 31 decision-makers at Foster County.
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What does Foster County spend the most on?
Based on 235 tracked contracts, Foster County spends most on Capital Projects (134), Public Works (52), Grants (23), Professional Services (13), and Public Safety (13). Contract types include SUPPLIES, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Foster County's current vendors?
Foster County currently works with vendors including CARRINGTON POST OFFICE, RINKE NOONAN, NODAK DRONES, APEX ENGINEERING GROUP, BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA, OLD NATIONAL BANK, BANK OF ND, SCHMELFENIG, and WEDE, MASON. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Foster County working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Foster County is actively discussing: Foster County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Foster County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Foster County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Foster County Water Resource Board Meeting: Cleanout, Legal Updates, and Foster County WRB Meeting: Budget, Drain Assessment, Creek Cleanup. 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 Foster County have?
Foster County currently has 11 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (134), Public Works (52), and Grants (23). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.