City of Excelsior bids, RFPs and contracts
Excelsior, MinnesotaPop. 2,316 · ci.excelsior.mn.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 92
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 678
- 346 vendors
The 30-second brief
92 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Excelsior's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 19: At its October 19, 2026 meeting, staff brought forward a communications and social media policy after Council direction to expand resident outreach. The packet says the city had already launched newsletters, postcards, a new website format, and reserved Instagram handles, and now needed policy approval for ongoing messaging. This is a buying trigger for communications support, content, and digital engagement work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Latest awards: Dering Pierson Group for dering Pierson Group Bid Submitted for City Hall ($1,558,149, Oct 2026) and Apadana LLC for apadana LLC Bid Submitted for City Hall Remodel ($1,557,770, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Excelsior's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Excelsior has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Excelsior buys from, taken from council records. 678 contracts with 346 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Excelsior.
Questions about City of Excelsior
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Excelsior?
City of Excelsior currently works with 346 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 City of Excelsior?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Excelsior include City of Excelsior — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Excelsior — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Excelsior — 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 City of Excelsior publish RFPs?
City of Excelsior publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from City of Excelsior. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Parks & Recreation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Excelsior?
At City of Excelsior, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Administration, City Clerk, Public Works / Engineering, and Community Development. 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 23 decision-makers at City of Excelsior.
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What does City of Excelsior spend the most on?
Based on 1,633 tracked contracts, City of Excelsior spends most on Capital Projects (1,047), Public Works (315), Parks & Recreation (117), Grants (81), and Recreation & Community Services (73). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Excelsior's current vendors?
City of Excelsior currently works with vendors including DERING PIERSON GROUP, APADANA LLC, MCCARTHY WELL COMPANY, JORGENSON CONSTRUCTION, E.H. RENNER & SONS INC, PROJECT ONE CONSTRUCTION, EBERT COMPANIES, DONLAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP, BERGERSON-CASWELL INC, and PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Excelsior working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, City of Excelsior is actively discussing: City of Excelsior — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Excelsior — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Excelsior — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Excelsior Adopts Permit-Only Parking Zones: Impacts Local Businesses, and Excelsior Approves Payment for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Materials. 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 City of Excelsior have?
City of Excelsior currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,047), Public Works (315), and Parks & Recreation (117). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.