Nelson County bids, RFPs and contracts
North DakotaPop. 2,963 · nelsonco.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 6
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 80
- 40 vendors
The 30-second brief
6 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Nelson County's meetings, most in transportation and public works. The latest, from Sep 15: At its September 15, 2026 meeting, Curt Loe, Highway Superintendent, and Paul Bjornson of KLJ Engineering joined the commission to discuss Road and Bridge business and provide an engineering update. The minutes do not record an award or solicitation, but the presence of highway and engineering staff points to active infrastructure oversight. A seller would want to follow up on road, bridge, and design needs that may turn into scoped work later.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Klj Engineering for nelson County Receives Engineering Update from KLJ (Sep 2026) and Vetter, Julie for nelson County Discusses Handbook Updates with Julie Vetter (Sep 2026).
6 pre-RFPs tracked at Nelson County. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Nelson County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Nelson County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Nelson County buys from, taken from council records. 80 contracts with 40 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Nelson County.
Questions about Nelson County
How do I become an approved vendor for Nelson County?
Nelson County currently works with 40 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 40 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 Nelson County?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Nelson County include Nelson County Commission Meeting: Approvals, Auction, and Updates, Nelson County Commission Meeting: Budget, Foreclosure, Road Projects, and Nelson County Commission Meeting: Budget, Permits & Foreclosure Upkeep, 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 Nelson County publish RFPs?
Nelson County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Nelson 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 Nelson County?
At Nelson County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 40 decision-makers at Nelson County.
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What does Nelson County spend the most on?
Based on 149 tracked contracts, Nelson County spends most on Capital Projects (87), Public Works (26), Grants (13), Public Safety (13), and Administration & Finance (10). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Nelson County's current vendors?
Nelson County currently works with vendors including KLJ ENGINEERING, VETTER, JULIE, STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, BUTLER MACHINERY, DEVILS LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT, MASTIC RUBBER CRACK SEALER, and UPSKILL HR. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Nelson County working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Nelson County is actively discussing: Nelson County Commission Meeting: Approvals, Auction, and Updates, Nelson County Commission Meeting: Budget, Foreclosure, Road Projects, Nelson County Commission Meeting: Budget, Permits & Foreclosure Upkeep, and Nelson County Commission Meeting: Commercial Opportunities and Policy Discussions. 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 Nelson County have?
Nelson County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (87), Public Works (26), and Grants (13). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.