City of Rice bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Nov 17, 2025
- 11 months ago
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 45
- 25 vendors
- Decision makers
- 5
The 30-second brief
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Tri-county Humane Society for council to Discuss Tri-County Humane Society Services (Nov 2025) and SHADY’S for city Renews 2026 Liquor License for Shady’s (Nov 2025).
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Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Rice is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Rice buys from, taken from council records. 45 contracts with 25 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Rice.
Questions about City of Rice
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Rice?
City of Rice currently works with 25 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Rice?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Rice include Rice City Council Meeting: Firefighters, Assessments, and Updates, Rice City Council Meeting Summary: Key Business & Planning Discussions, and City of Rice Park Board Meeting - July 8, 2025, 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 Rice publish RFPs?
City of Rice publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 106 solicitations from City of Rice. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Rice?
At City of Rice, 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 Police Department. 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 Rice.
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What does City of Rice spend the most on?
Based on 83 tracked contracts, City of Rice spends most on Capital Projects (49), Public Works (19), Recreation & Community Services (6), Parks & Recreation (5), and Insurance (4). Contract types include OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Rice's current vendors?
City of Rice currently works with vendors including TRI-COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, SHADY’S, RICE CLUBS, WESTSIDE, CORNER POCKET, OLD CREAMERY, STANTEC, AMERICAN LEGION, and O’BRIEN’S PUB. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Rice working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, City of Rice is actively discussing: Rice City Council Meeting: Firefighters, Assessments, and Updates, Rice City Council Meeting Summary: Key Business & Planning Discussions, City of Rice Park Board Meeting - July 8, 2025, City of Rice Park Board Meeting Summary, and Rice City Hall to Issue RFP for Building Inspector Services. 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 Rice have?
City of Rice currently has 106 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (49), Public Works (19), and Recreation & Community Services (6). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.