Ramsey County bids, RFPs and contracts
Saint Paul, MinnesotaPop. 541,623 · ramseycounty.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 233
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 8+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 5,939
- 1,786 vendors
The 30-second brief
233 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ramsey County's meetings, most in capital projects and communications. The latest, from Nov 3: County Establishing Standalone Environmental Services Department.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
8+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota for ramsey County Amends Affordable Housing Property Agreement (Nov 2026) and Spqr Arden Hills LLC for ramsey County Approves SPQR Access Road Agreement (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ramsey County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ramsey County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ramsey County buys from, taken from council records. 5,939 contracts with 1,786 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ramsey County.
Questions about Ramsey County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ramsey County?
Ramsey County currently works with 1,786 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, and FACILITIES. 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 Ramsey County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ramsey County include Ramsey County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ramsey County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Ramsey 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 Ramsey County publish RFPs?
Ramsey County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 207 solicitations from Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
At Ramsey County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Property Tax, Records & Election Services, County Manager's Office, and Community Corrections. 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 Ramsey County.
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What does Ramsey County spend the most on?
Based on 2,970 tracked contracts, Ramsey County spends most on Capital Projects (1,642), Grants (732), Public Safety (224), Transportation (192), and Recreation & Community Services (180). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ramsey County's current vendors?
Ramsey County currently works with vendors including HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, SPQR ARDEN HILLS LLC, CAREERFORCE PARTNERS, MINNEAPOLIS AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER, CITY ACADEMY/DAYTON'S BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD, MET INC, COMPULINK MANAGEMENT CENTER INC DBA LASERFICHE, and STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, LICENSE, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ramsey County working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, Ramsey County is actively discussing: Ramsey County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ramsey County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Ramsey County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ramsey County Board Meeting: Budget, Agreements, and Policy Updates, and Ramsey County Commissioners Approve Transportation Plan and Waste Strategy. 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 Ramsey County have?
Ramsey County currently has 207 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,642), Grants (732), and Public Safety (224). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.