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Town of Des Moines River bids, RFPs and contracts

Minnesota
Latest contract
May 19, 2025
18 months ago
Contracts
10
9 vendors
Population
129

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: MINTURN for gray's Lake Park Sprayground Contract To Minturn Inc ($2,375,720.80, May 2025) and Trees Forever for tree Planting Services Agreement with Trees Forever, Inc (May 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who Town of Des Moines River buys from, taken from council records. 10 contracts with 9 vendors.

Questions about Town of Des Moines River

How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Des Moines River?

Town of Des Moines River currently works with 9 vendors across contract types including Construction, Service, Consulting, Purchase, and Upgrade. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with Town of Des Moines River?

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (23), Grants (4), and Public Works (4), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Des Moines River publish RFPs?

Town of Des Moines River publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Des Moines River?

At Town of Des Moines River, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.

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What does Town of Des Moines River spend the most on?

Based on 32 tracked contracts, Town of Des Moines River spends most on Capital Projects (23), Grants (4), Public Works (4), and Professional Services (1). Contract types include Construction, Service, Consulting, Purchase, and Upgrade. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Town of Des Moines River's current vendors?

Town of Des Moines River currently works with vendors including MINTURN, TREES FOREVER, EXPERIS US, SAFEWARE, VAN MAANEN ELECTRIC, STARTS RIGHT HERE, GOLDFINCH APARTMENTS, INROADS LLC, and HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS. These vendors span contract types like Construction, Service, Consulting, Purchase, and Upgrade. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

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