Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for Houston County?

Accepted Answer

Houston County currently works with 1,469 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 41 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.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with Houston County?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Houston County include Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract, 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.

Question 3

Where does Houston County publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

Houston County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Houston County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at Houston County?

Accepted Answer

At Houston County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Information Technology, Auditor, Collaborative Design Group, Inc., Police, and Root River Swcd Staff. 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 41 decision-makers at Houston County.

Question 5

What does Houston County spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 964 tracked contracts, Houston County spends most on Capital Projects (586), Grants (125), Public Works (105), Public Services (75), and Public Updates (73). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are Houston County's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

Houston County currently works with vendors including MN DOT, GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY, NESS PUMPING AND PORTA POTTY RENTALS, HAMMELL EQUIPMENT INC, MEDICA, MIENERGY COOPERATIVE, CONSOLIDATED ENERGY COMPANY, HOUSTON COUNTY TREASURER, and ENTERPRISE FM. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is Houston County working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 24 tracked meetings, Houston County is actively discussing: Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract, Houston County Board Tackles Solar Ordinance, Telecom Tower, Grant Review, and Houston County Board Meeting: Transmission Project & Economic Development. 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.

Question 8

How many active solicitations does Houston County have?

Accepted Answer

Houston County currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (586), Grants (125), and Public Works (105). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.

Houston County

Houston County Board Meeting Summaries2 found

Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026)

Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026)

Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract

Houston County Board Tackles Solar Ordinance, Telecom Tower, Grant Review

Houston County Board Meeting: Transmission Project & Economic Development

Houston County RFPs & Bids4 found

Houston County Vendors & Contracts1469 vendors1459 contracts

MN DOT

GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY

NESS PUMPING AND PORTA POTTY RENTALS

HAMMELL EQUIPMENT INC

Recent Contracts1459

Pavement Marking Contract Approved with MN Dot

MOU with Great Rivers United Way Approved

Sanitation Service Contracts Awarded for County Parks

Equipment Purchase from Hammell Equipment Inc

Medical Insurance Payment to Medica

MOU Approved with Great Rivers United Way for Health Assessment

Utility payment to MiEnergy Cooperative

Energy supplier payment to Consolidated Energy Company

Routine Payment to Houston County Treasurer

Enterprise FM receives vehicle management payment

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Houston County Decision Makers41 verified

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See how teams sell to Houston County

Common questions about selling to Houston County

How do I become an approved vendor for Houston County?

How do I win a contract with Houston County?

Where does Houston County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Houston County?

What does Houston County spend the most on?

Who are Houston County's current vendors?

What projects is Houston County working on?

How many active solicitations does Houston County have?

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Houston County

Houston County Board Meeting Summaries2 found

Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026)

Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026)

Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract

Houston County Board Tackles Solar Ordinance, Telecom Tower, Grant Review

Houston County Board Meeting: Transmission Project & Economic Development

Houston County RFPs & Bids4 found

Houston County Vendors & Contracts1469 vendors1459 contracts

MN DOT

GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY

NESS PUMPING AND PORTA POTTY RENTALS

HAMMELL EQUIPMENT INC

Recent Contracts1459

Pavement Marking Contract Approved with MN Dot

MOU with Great Rivers United Way Approved

Sanitation Service Contracts Awarded for County Parks

Equipment Purchase from Hammell Equipment Inc

Medical Insurance Payment to Medica

MOU Approved with Great Rivers United Way for Health Assessment

Utility payment to MiEnergy Cooperative

Energy supplier payment to Consolidated Energy Company

Routine Payment to Houston County Treasurer

Enterprise FM receives vehicle management payment

Top Sectors

1465 more vendors selling to Houston County

Houston County Decision Makers41 verified

How to sell to Houston County

See how teams sell to Houston County

Common questions about selling to Houston County

How do I become an approved vendor for Houston County?

How do I win a contract with Houston County?

Where does Houston County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Houston County?

What does Houston County spend the most on?

Who are Houston County's current vendors?

What projects is Houston County working on?

How many active solicitations does Houston County have?

Nearby Agencies

Stop chasing RFPs.Start shaping them.

Stop chasing RFPs.
Start shaping them.