Wells County bids, RFPs and contracts
North DakotaPop. 3,729 · wellscountynd.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 32 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 12
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 574
- 178 vendors
The 30-second brief
12 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Wells County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and information technology. The latest, from Oct 6: At its October 6, 2026 meeting, Wells County adopted the 2027 budget with a General Fund Misc. line for Courthouse & KTL Maint. at $120,000. The worksheet shows $120,000 under Final Appropriation 2027, up from $100,000 under Estimated Expenditures 2026. The budget confirms funded building maintenance work for county facilities, but the document does not name a contractor.
Public Works leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Apex Engineering for apex Engineering Bills Listed for Payment (Sep 2026) and RINKE-NOONAN for rinke-Noonan Bill Totals $2,621.50 ($2,621.50, Sep 2026).
12 pre-RFPs tracked at Wells County. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Wells County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Wells County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Wells County buys from, taken from council records. 574 contracts with 178 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Wells County.
Questions about Wells County
How do I become an approved vendor for Wells County?
Wells County currently works with 178 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 37 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 Wells County?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Wells County include Wells County Water Resource Meeting: Project Status & Financial Review, Wells County Water Resource District Board Meeting: Key Project Updates, and Wells County WRD Board Meeting: Drain Issues, Legal Matters, and Projects, 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 Wells County publish RFPs?
Wells County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Wells County. The most active RFP sectors are Public Works, Capital Projects, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Wells County?
At Wells 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 37 decision-makers at Wells County.
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What does Wells County spend the most on?
Based on 197 tracked contracts, Wells County spends most on Public Works (102), Capital Projects (53), Environmental Services (27), Infrastructure & Maintenance (8), and Administration & Finance (7). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Wells County's current vendors?
Wells County currently works with vendors including APEX ENGINEERING, RINKE-NOONAN, WELLS COUNTY, NORTHERN PLAINS ELECTRIC, ELLINGSON'S, and DAKOTA PUMP CONTROL. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Wells County working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Wells County is actively discussing: Wells County Water Resource Meeting: Project Status & Financial Review, Wells County Water Resource District Board Meeting: Key Project Updates, Wells County WRD Board Meeting: Drain Issues, Legal Matters, and Projects, and Wells County WRD Meeting: Drainage, Flooding, and Project Approvals. 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 Wells County have?
Wells County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Public Works (102), Capital Projects (53), and Environmental Services (27). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.