City of Owatonna bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 220
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 87
- Contracts
- 6,006
- 1,992 vendors
The 30-second brief
220 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Owatonna's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 15: Library Developing New Library of Things Collection.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Flemke Properties for low Doc Loan Consideration for Flemke Properties (Oct 2026) and Hairevolution Salon for forgivable Loan Consideration for HaiRevolution Salon (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Owatonna's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Owatonna has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Owatonna buys from, taken from council records. 6,006 contracts with 1,992 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Owatonna.
Questions about City of Owatonna
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Owatonna?
City of Owatonna currently works with 1,992 vendors across contract types including Grant, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 190 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 Owatonna?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Owatonna include City of Owatonna — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Owatonna — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Owatonna — 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 Owatonna publish RFPs?
City of Owatonna publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 87 solicitations from City of Owatonna. 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 Owatonna?
At City of Owatonna, 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 Fire, Finance, Public Works, 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 190 decision-makers at City of Owatonna.
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What does City of Owatonna spend the most on?
Based on 4,959 tracked contracts, City of Owatonna spends most on Capital Projects (3,247), Public Works (616), Grants (558), Recreation & Community Services (271), and Environmental Services (267). Contract types include Grant, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Owatonna's current vendors?
City of Owatonna currently works with vendors including CITY OF OWATONNA, FLEMKE PROPERTIES, HAIREVOLUTION SALON, ALLEYKAT PROPERTIES LLC, OVERDRIVE/LIBBY, HOOPLA, OWATONNA MOTOR, FLEMING SIDING & WINDOW INC, and ULLAND BROTHERS. These vendors span contract types like Grant, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Owatonna working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, City of Owatonna is actively discussing: City of Owatonna — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Owatonna — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Owatonna — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Owatonna City Council Hearing: 2024 Street & Utility Project Assessment, and Owatonna City Council Sets Hearing for Weed Mowing Assessment. 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 Owatonna have?
City of Owatonna currently has 87 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,247), Public Works (616), and Grants (558). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.