Town of Wells bids, RFPs and contracts
South DakotaPop. 22 · wellstown.org- Latest contract
- Oct 21, 2025
- 13 months ago
- Contracts
- 110
- 73 vendors
- Decision makers
- 103
- Population
- 22
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: PIERCE for amend purchase of Fire Engine (Oct 2025) and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. for pierce Fire Engine purchase saves $60,000 ($1,306,882, Oct 2025).
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Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Wells buys from, taken from council records. 110 contracts with 73 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Wells.
Questions about Town of Wells
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Wells?
Town of Wells currently works with 73 vendors across contract types including Purchase, EQUIPMENT, FOOD_SERVICES, Equipment, and Service. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 103 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 Wells?
Small purchases under SD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Wells include Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting: Flag Replacement, Wreaths, Strategic Plan, Planning Board Meeting: Subdivisions, Industrial Development, Ordinances, and Wells Selectmen's Meeting: Licenses, Deed Correction, Fire Engine, 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 Wells publish RFPs?
Town of Wells publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SD's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Wells?
At Town of Wells, 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 Zoning, and Solid Waste. 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 103 decision-makers at Town of Wells.
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What does Town of Wells spend the most on?
Based on 563 tracked contracts, Town of Wells spends most on Capital Projects (340), Public Works (126), Environmental Services (35), Recreation & Community Services (33), and Grants (29). Contract types include Purchase, EQUIPMENT, FOOD_SERVICES, Equipment, and Service. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Wells's current vendors?
Town of Wells currently works with vendors including PIERCE, PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC., CHEF NORM LLC DBA SEA SALT FRY CO., SEACOAST PIZZA & PASTA DBA SEACOAST PIZZA & PASTA, PIERCE PUMPER, ATTAR ENGINEERING INC, and MIKE'S CLAM SHACK INC DBA MIKE'S CLAM SHACK. These vendors span contract types like Purchase, EQUIPMENT, FOOD_SERVICES, Equipment, and Service. 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 Wells working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Town of Wells is actively discussing: Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting: Flag Replacement, Wreaths, Strategic Plan, Planning Board Meeting: Subdivisions, Industrial Development, Ordinances, Wells Selectmen's Meeting: Licenses, Deed Correction, Fire Engine, Harbor Committee Meeting: Dock Bids, Dredging Schedule, Vendor Needs, and Wells Planning and Selectmen Meetings Address Business Development. 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.