Houghton County bids, RFPs and contracts
Houghton, MichiganPop. 37,842 · houghtoncounty.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 104
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,049
- 469 vendors
The 30-second brief
104 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Houghton County's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the board approved the Houghton County Master Plan 2024-2028 Revisions Proposal. Jaikob Djerf presented the proposed revisions, and the chair noted the Houghton Douglas Falls needs to be revised. Action was approved.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Ziemnick Excavating Inc for county Considers Sharon Avenue Concrete Patch Payment ($5,650.00, Oct 2026) and Copper Country Community Mental Health for county Lists Monthly Mental Health Appropriation ($13,707.91, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Houghton County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Houghton County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Houghton County buys from, taken from council records. 1,049 contracts with 469 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Houghton County.
Questions about Houghton County
How do I become an approved vendor for Houghton County?
Houghton County currently works with 469 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 84 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 Houghton County?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Houghton County include Houghton County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houghton County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Houghton 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 Houghton County publish RFPs?
Houghton County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Houghton County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Houghton County?
At Houghton County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Clerk of Courts, Township Government, City Manager, and Planning. 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 84 decision-makers at Houghton County.
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What does Houghton County spend the most on?
Based on 796 tracked contracts, Houghton County spends most on Capital Projects (458), Grants (121), Public Safety (87), Information Technology (65), and Professional Services (65). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Houghton County's current vendors?
Houghton County currently works with vendors including ZIEMNICK EXCAVATING INC, COPPER COUNTRY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, KEWEENAW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, DJERF, JAIKOB, TRI-COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERS, GARTNER’S GALLERY, and DOLLAR BAY LINOLEUM & TILE. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Houghton County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Houghton County is actively discussing: Houghton County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houghton County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Houghton County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Houghton County Board Meeting: Renovations, Staffing, and Finances, and Houghton County Commissioners Meeting: SWTS Repair & Agreements Discussed. 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 Houghton County have?
Houghton County currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (458), Grants (121), and Public Safety (87). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.