- How do I become an approved vendor for Yellowstone County?
- Start by reviewing Yellowstone County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in MT, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 24 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 Yellowstone County?
- Small purchases under MT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Yellowstone County include Yellowstone County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Yellowstone County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Yellowstone County Agent Appointment Agreement: Marsh McLennan Agency, 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 Yellowstone County publish RFPs?
- Yellowstone County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 58 solicitations from Yellowstone County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Yellowstone County?
- At Yellowstone County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include RiverStone Health (Yellowstone City-County Health Department), Clinical Operations, Police, Human Services, and City Council. 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 24 decision-makers at Yellowstone County.
- What does Yellowstone County spend the most on?
- Based on 1,702 tracked contracts, Yellowstone County spends most on Capital Projects (888), Public Works (322), Grants (209), Public Safety (155), and Environmental Services (128). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Yellowstone County's current vendors?
- Yellowstone County currently works with vendors including NEOGOV, JOHN'S HOME & YARD, CITY OF BILLINGS, CONTACT INNOVATIONS, INTRAFI, JOHN'S HOME AND YARD, and MONTER, MALNM. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Yellowstone County working on?
- Based on 26 tracked meetings, Yellowstone County is actively discussing: Yellowstone County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Yellowstone County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Yellowstone County Agent Appointment Agreement: Marsh McLennan Agency, Corporate Resolution: Property Conveyance for Yellowstone County Project, and LID Meeting: Drainage, Pump Station, Financials, and Infrastructure Updates. 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 Yellowstone County have?
- Yellowstone County currently has 58 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (888), Public Works (322), and Grants (209). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MT's state portal, and other sources.