Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for Winona County?

Accepted Answer

Winona County currently works with 1,145 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 65 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.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with Winona County?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Winona County include Winona County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Winona County Board Discusses Budget, Levies, Opioid Awareness Initiatives, and Winona County Board of Commissioners Meeting: 2026 Budget & County Business, 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.

Question 3

Where does Winona County publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

Winona County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 23 solicitations from Winona County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Updates. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at Winona County?

Accepted Answer

At Winona County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Services, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Veterans Services, and Police. 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 65 decision-makers at Winona County.

Question 5

What does Winona County spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 660 tracked contracts, Winona County spends most on Capital Projects (328), Grants (106), Public Updates (91), Environmental Services (76), and Public Works (59). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are Winona County's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

Winona County currently works with vendors including STATE OF MINNESOTA, FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER, GEOSPATIAL SERVICES SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, DRIFTLESS REGION VECTOR CONTROL LLC, MATHIOWETZ CONSTRUCTION CO, TIMM'S AUTO INC, SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO., and MATEJKA RECYCLING/RED BOX. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is Winona County working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 22 tracked meetings, Winona County is actively discussing: Winona County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Winona County Board Discusses Budget, Levies, Opioid Awareness Initiatives, Winona County Board of Commissioners Meeting: 2026 Budget & County Business, Winona County Board Meeting: Addiction Support & 2026 Budget Strategy, and Winona County Planning Commission Reviews Land Use Petitions. 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.

Question 8

How many active solicitations does Winona County have?

Accepted Answer

Winona County currently has 23 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (328), Grants (106), and Public Updates (91). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.

Winona County

Winona County Board Meeting Summaries22 found

Winona County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026)

Winona County Board Discusses Budget, Levies, Opioid Awareness Initiatives

Winona County Board of Commissioners Meeting: 2026 Budget & County Business

Winona County Board Meeting: Addiction Support & 2026 Budget Strategy

Winona County Planning Commission Reviews Land Use Petitions

Winona County RFPs & Bids23 found

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FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER

GEOSPATIAL SERVICES SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

DRIFTLESS REGION VECTOR CONTROL LLC

Recent Contracts306

County Feedlot Grant Agreement with State Approved

MOU with Family And Children's Center Approved

Parcel Data Migration Contract Approved

Mosquito Abatement Contract Awarded for 2026

Highway CSAH 21 Construction Final Payment Approved

Vector Control Services Contract Approved

Winona County Approves GIS Parcel Data Migration Contract

Timm's Auto Approved for 2026 Solid Waste Facility License

Schumacher Elevator awarded elevator maintenance and repair contract for 2026

Matejka Recycling/Red Box Licensed for 2026 Operations

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