Carver County bids, RFPs and contracts
Chaska, MinnesotaPop. 114,379 · carvercountymn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 206
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 2,706
- 1,168 vendors
The 30-second brief
206 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Carver County's meetings, most in environmental services and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 20: At its October 20, 2026 meeting, the county said it plans to amend its City Wide Facility Solutions custodial contract and add cleaning for the Chaska License Center and most of the Government Center. The added service would cost $84,540 per year and start in late November 2026. The county also expects related staffing reductions after the contract change takes effect.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: City Wide Facility Solutions for city Wide Contract Expansion Proposed for County Facilities ($84,540 per year, Oct 2026) and Bolton & Menk Inc for bolton and Menk Approved for Highway Preservation Design (Not to exceed $116,060.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Carver County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Carver County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Carver County buys from, taken from council records. 2,706 contracts with 1,168 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Carver County.
Questions about Carver County
How do I become an approved vendor for Carver County?
Carver County currently works with 1,168 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 53 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 Carver County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Carver County include Carver County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carver County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Carver 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 Carver County publish RFPs?
Carver County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 84 solicitations from Carver County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Carver County?
At Carver County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Planning and Water Management, Assessor, and Carver County Emergency Management. 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 53 decision-makers at Carver County.
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What does Carver County spend the most on?
Based on 2,171 tracked contracts, Carver County spends most on Capital Projects (1,072), Public Works (310), Transportation (290), Grants (261), and Environmental Services (238). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Carver County's current vendors?
Carver County currently works with vendors including CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS, BOLTON & MENK INC, CITY OF CHASKA, RES CONSULTING, WSP USA INC, CENTURY TRAFFIC LLC, LANO EQUIPMENT OF SHAKOPEE, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, and NORTHWOODS CONSULTING PARTNERS. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Carver County working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Carver County is actively discussing: Carver County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carver County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Carver County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carver County 2026 Legislative Priorities: Funding, Policy & Development, and Carver County Library Advisory Board Meeting: Future Growth & Planning. 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 Carver County have?
Carver County currently has 84 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,072), Public Works (310), and Transportation (290). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.