Bayfield County bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 27, 2026
- Today
- Pre-RFPs
- 200
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 84
- Contracts
- 713
- 412 vendors
The 30-second brief
200 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Bayfield County's meetings, most in transportation and public health. The latest, from Oct 27: Health Department Receives Grant Funding for Community Health Workers.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for county Approves $32,969 Red Cliff Law Enforcement Plan ($32,969.00, Oct 2026) and Schedule Anywhere for county to Fund Schedule Anywhere for Red Cliff Police (Oct 2026).
17 new pre-RFPs at Bayfield County this month. See all 200, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Bayfield County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Bayfield County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Bayfield County buys from, taken from council records. 713 contracts with 412 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Bayfield County.
Questions about Bayfield County
How do I become an approved vendor for Bayfield County?
Bayfield County currently works with 412 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LICENSE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Bayfield County?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Bayfield County include Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Bayfield County publish RFPs?
Bayfield County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 84 solicitations from Bayfield County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Bayfield County?
At Bayfield County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Land Records Department, Circuit Court, and Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board. 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 44 decision-makers at Bayfield County.
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What does Bayfield County spend the most on?
Based on 1,596 tracked contracts, Bayfield County spends most on Capital Projects (789), Grants (326), Public Safety (176), Recreation & Community Services (166), and Environmental Services (139). Contract types include OTHER, LICENSE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Bayfield County's current vendors?
Bayfield County currently works with vendors including RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA, SCHEDULE ANYWHERE, RED CLIFF TRIBE, ASHLAND-BAYFIELD JOINT PSAP COMMISSION, BAY AREA RURAL TRANSIT, BART, and BAKER TILLY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LICENSE, TRANSPORTATION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Bayfield County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Bayfield County is actively discussing: Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Bayfield County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Bayfield County Criminal Justice Council Discusses Crime Trends & Initiatives, and Bayfield County Highway Committee Discusses Infrastructure & Projects. 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 Bayfield County have?
Bayfield County currently has 84 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (789), Grants (326), and Public Safety (176). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.