City of Lake Shore bids, RFPs and contracts
MinnesotaPop. 1,127 · cityoflakeshore.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 16
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 404
- 147 vendors
The 30-second brief
16 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lake Shore's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 26: At its September 28, 2026 meeting, the council approved a new electronic PDF-based zoning permit card. Staff said it would let the planner review and approve permits remotely and send records to the Cass County Assessor electronically instead of by physical copy. This is a small but concrete workflow modernization for planning and permit administration. The practical next step is implementation of the new form and related records process.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Latest awards: Anderson Brothers Construction Company for lake Shore Schedules Gull Lake Trail Change Order (Oct 2026) and CASELLE for lake Shore Approves Caselle Accounting Software Purchase ($32,648 initial implementation cost; $17,860 annual subscription, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lake Shore's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Lake Shore has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Lake Shore buys from, taken from council records. 404 contracts with 147 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lake Shore.
Questions about City of Lake Shore
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lake Shore?
City of Lake Shore currently works with 147 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Lake Shore?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lake Shore include City of Lake Shore — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lake Shore — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Lake Shore Planning Commission: Smith Variance & Officer Elections, 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 Lake Shore publish RFPs?
City of Lake Shore publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from City of Lake Shore. 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 Lake Shore?
At City of Lake Shore, 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, and Police. 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 5 decision-makers at City of Lake Shore.
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What does City of Lake Shore spend the most on?
Based on 547 tracked contracts, City of Lake Shore spends most on Capital Projects (321), Public Works (135), Parks & Recreation (38), Grants (30), and Environmental Services (23). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Lake Shore's current vendors?
City of Lake Shore currently works with vendors including ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CASELLE, CLERKMINUTES, WIDSETH, THOMPSON, TIM, RARDIN EXCAVATING, and ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTOIN COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Lake Shore working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, City of Lake Shore is actively discussing: City of Lake Shore — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lake Shore — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lake Shore Planning Commission: Smith Variance & Officer Elections, Lake Shore City Council Meeting: 2026 Budget Approval and Key Project Updates, and Lake Shore Roads/Wastewater Committee Meeting: Infrastructure & Development. 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 Lake Shore have?
City of Lake Shore currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (321), Public Works (135), and Parks & Recreation (38). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.