Lafayette County bids, RFPs and contracts
WisconsinPop. 17,478 · lafayettecountywi.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 121
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 319
- 210 vendors
The 30-second brief
121 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lafayette County's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 22: The commission has a discussion and possible action item for a utility permit under Ch. Trans 29 for reconstruction of ATC's Y-109 69kV overhead transmission line crossing the Cheese Country Trail east of Darlington. The permit decision is still pending at this October 22, 2026 meeting. That makes the utility work and any trail-crossing coordination a live point of contact before the vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Grants.
Latest awards: Five Bugles for five Bugles to Present Lafayette County EMS Station Study (Nov 2026) and ATC for commission to Consider ATC Trail-Crossing Utility Permit (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lafayette County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lafayette County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lafayette County buys from, taken from council records. 319 contracts with 210 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lafayette County.
Questions about Lafayette County
How do I become an approved vendor for Lafayette County?
Lafayette County currently works with 210 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 72 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 Lafayette County?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lafayette County include Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lafayette county Housing Authority — 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 Lafayette County publish RFPs?
Lafayette County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Lafayette County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Lafayette County?
At Lafayette County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Health Department, Trails / Land Conservation, Planning and Zoning, and Lafayette Manor. 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 72 decision-makers at Lafayette County.
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What does Lafayette County spend the most on?
Based on 642 tracked contracts, Lafayette County spends most on Capital Projects (379), Environmental Services (80), Grants (65), Construction (62), and Consulting (56). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lafayette County's current vendors?
Lafayette County currently works with vendors including FIVE BUGLES, ATC, ORIGIN DESIGN, KRAEMER BROTHER'S, COMLEC, BIG A, STRYKER, ZOLL, and MENARDS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lafayette County working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, Lafayette County is actively discussing: Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lafayette County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lafayette county Housing Authority — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lafayette County CJCC Meeting: Opioid Funds, Truancy, Treatment Court, and Lafayette Hospital Committee Meeting: Finances, Staffing, Future Plans. 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 Lafayette County have?
Lafayette County currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (379), Environmental Services (80), and Grants (65). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.