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Town of Cosmos bids, RFPs and contracts

Minnesota
Latest contract
Jan 16, 2025
22 months ago
Bids and RFPs
2
None open now
Contracts
61
48 vendors
Decision makers
8

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.

How they buy

Latest awards: Terri Boese for cosmos City to hire office consultant ($75/hr, Jan 2025) and Lester Prairie for cosmos City council to offer 20K for snowplow ($20,000.00, Jan 2025).

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Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Town of Cosmos has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Town of Cosmos buys from, taken from council records. 61 contracts with 48 vendors.

TERRI BOESECosmos City to hire office consultant · Jan 16$75/hr
LESTER PRAIRIECosmos City council to offer 20K for snowplow · Jan 16$20,000.00
PEOPLESERVICEPeopleService proposal to city council awaiting review · Jan 16Undisclosed
KATIE HANSENCosmos City to hire part-time clerk · Jan 16$18/hr
CLARKECosmos City Approves 3-Year Mosquito Management Contract · Jan 16Undisclosed

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Cosmos.

Questions about Town of Cosmos

How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Cosmos?

Town of Cosmos currently works with 48 vendors across contract types including Consulting, Sale, Service, Staffing, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 8 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 Town of Cosmos?

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Cosmos include Cosmos City Council Meeting Summary, 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 Town of Cosmos publish RFPs?

Town of Cosmos publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Town of Cosmos. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Cosmos?

At Town of Cosmos, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include City Manager, City Clerk, Public Works, Pewee Softball (5-9 Year Olds), and Pewee Softball (10-14 Year Olds). 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 8 decision-makers at Town of Cosmos.

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What does Town of Cosmos spend the most on?

Based on 186 tracked contracts, Town of Cosmos spends most on Capital Projects (86), Public Works (67), Environmental Services (17), Grants (10), and Library (6). Contract types include Consulting, Sale, Service, Staffing, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Town of Cosmos's current vendors?

Town of Cosmos currently works with vendors including TERRI BOESE, LESTER PRAIRIE, PEOPLESERVICE, KATIE HANSEN, CLARKE, QUALITY FLOW, BOLTON & MENK JOSH HALVORSON, DAVE WOEFFLE, INCONTROL, and HANNAH REYBACK. These vendors span contract types like Consulting, Sale, Service, Staffing, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Town of Cosmos working on?

Based on 1 tracked meeting, Town of Cosmos is actively discussing: Cosmos City Council Meeting Summary. 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 Town of Cosmos have?

Town of Cosmos currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (86), Public Works (67), and Environmental Services (17). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.

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