Brown County bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 14, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 33
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 390
- 240 vendors
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33 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Brown County's meetings, most in administration & finance and transportation. The latest, from Oct 14: On October 14, 2026 the Board approved a Roadside Noxious Weed Control Contract for fall 2026. The contract covers approximately 76 road miles at a cost of $4,500 and runs from October 14 through November 14, 2026. Nate Schultejans was the named contractor and presented the item. This is an awarded, short-term roadside treatment job with a clear follow-on possibility for future seasonal weed control work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Schultejans, Nate for brown County Approves Roadside Weed Control Contract ($4,500, Oct 2026) and AIRMEDCARE for brown County to Consider AirMedCare Membership (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Brown County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Brown County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Brown County buys from, taken from council records. 390 contracts with 240 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Brown County.
Questions about Brown County
How do I become an approved vendor for Brown County?
Brown County currently works with 240 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 13 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 Brown County?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Brown County include Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Brown 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 Brown County publish RFPs?
Brown County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Brown County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Brown County?
At Brown County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Solid Waste / Landfill, Emergency Management, City Council, Public Works, 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 13 decision-makers at Brown County.
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What does Brown County spend the most on?
Based on 494 tracked contracts, Brown County spends most on Capital Projects (233), Public Works (103), Environmental Services (60), Professional Services (52), and Grants (46). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Brown County's current vendors?
Brown County currently works with vendors including SCHULTEJANS, NATE, AIRMEDCARE, AMBERWELL HOSPITAL, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, JESHCKE, CRAIG, INMAR MARINE GROUP, RILEY, MICHAEL W., HERBSTER, JUDD L., and HISLE, JERRY JR. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Brown County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Brown County is actively discussing: Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Brown County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Brown County Commissioners Meeting Summary: Solar, Contracts, and Approvals, and Brown County Commissioners Meeting: Finance, Policy, and Infrastructure. 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 Brown County have?
Brown County currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (233), Public Works (103), and Environmental Services (60). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.