City of Grand Forks bids, RFPs and contracts
Grand Forks, North DakotaPop. 60,365 · grandforksgov.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 155
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 850
- 473 vendors
The 30-second brief
155 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Grand Forks's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 29: Ballroom Carpet Cleaning and Facility Maintenance Services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Ovg Hospitality for OVG Hospitality Supports Alerus Center Kitchen Operations (Oct 2026) and Hugo Raceway for alerus Center Considers Five-Year Hugo Raceway Extension (Oct 2026).
16 new pre-RFPs at City of Grand Forks this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Grand Forks's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Grand Forks is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Grand Forks buys from, taken from council records. 850 contracts with 473 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Grand Forks.
Questions about City of Grand Forks
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Grand Forks?
City of Grand Forks currently works with 473 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 79 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 Grand Forks?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Grand Forks include City of Grand Forks — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Grand Forks — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Grand Forks 2026 Budget: Infrastructure, Investments, and City Operations, 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 Grand Forks publish RFPs?
City of Grand Forks publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 147 solicitations from City of Grand Forks. 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 City of Grand Forks?
At City of Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks Public Health. 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 79 decision-makers at City of Grand Forks.
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What does City of Grand Forks spend the most on?
Based on 2,384 tracked contracts, City of Grand Forks spends most on Capital Projects (1,331), Public Works (643), Grants (254), Environmental Services (78), and Recreation & Community Services (78). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Grand Forks's current vendors?
City of Grand Forks currently works with vendors including OVG HOSPITALITY, HUGO RACEWAY, PCL, TK ELEVATOR, AJP, J & N OPERATIONS LLC DBA GF TAXI, SMITH PORSBERG LAW FIRM, CPS LTD, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NDDOT), and NELSON AUTO CENTER. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and EQUIPMENT. 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 Grand Forks working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Grand Forks is actively discussing: City of Grand Forks — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Grand Forks — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Grand Forks 2026 Budget: Infrastructure, Investments, and City Operations, BRIC Meeting: Air Service Expansion, Housing & Economic Development, and Grand Forks Seeks Bids: Water Treatment Chemicals Supply 2026-2027. 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 Grand Forks have?
City of Grand Forks currently has 147 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,331), Public Works (643), and Grants (254). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.