City of South St. Paul bids, RFPs and contracts
South St. Paul, MinnesotaPop. 20,532 · southstpaul.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 120
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 4,054
- 1,455 vendors
The 30-second brief
120 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of South St. Paul's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 19: The council approved Amendment No. 001 with JLG Architects for $12,540 in additional civil engineering design for the South St. Paul Aquatics Project. The added work covers stormwater, drainage, site grading, permitting documents, and coordination with regulators. That means the design effort is already underway and the project scope expanded beyond the original agreement. The next useful conversation would be about remaining design, permitting, and construction support needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: JLG for council to Consider JLG Aquatics Design Amendment (Oct 2026) and Jlg Architects for south St. Paul Amends JLG Aquatics Design Agreement ($12,540.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of South St. Paul's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of South St. Paul has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of South St. Paul buys from, taken from council records. 4,054 contracts with 1,455 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of South St. Paul.
Questions about City of South St. Paul
How do I become an approved vendor for City of South St. Paul?
City of South St. Paul currently works with 1,455 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 87 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 South St. Paul?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of South St. Paul include City of South St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of South St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of South St. Paul — 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 South St. Paul publish RFPs?
City of South St. Paul publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of South St. Paul. 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 South St. Paul?
At City of South St. Paul, 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 Public Works, Police, Building & Inspections, and Administration. 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 87 decision-makers at City of South St. Paul.
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What does City of South St. Paul spend the most on?
Based on 2,492 tracked contracts, City of South St. Paul spends most on Capital Projects (1,521), Public Works (408), Grants (284), Environmental Services (155), and Public Safety (124). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, 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 South St. Paul's current vendors?
City of South St. Paul currently works with vendors including JLG, JLG ARCHITECTS, KRAUS-ANDERSON, HCM ARCHITECTS, XCEL ENERGY, AVR LLC, MINNESOTA PETROLEUM, WAHC, EHLERS, and EAST HOCKEY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, OTHER, 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 South St. Paul working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, City of South St. Paul is actively discussing: City of South St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of South St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of South St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), South St. Paul: Marie Avenue Reconstruction Project Assessment Hearing, and Wakota Crossing Project Subgrant Agreement Approved for Danner Family. 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 South St. Paul have?
City of South St. Paul currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,521), Public Works (408), and Grants (284). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.