Columbia County bids, RFPs and contracts
Portage, WisconsinPop. 58,132 · co.columbia.wi.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 17
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 119
- 86 vendors
The 30-second brief
17 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Columbia County's meetings, most in grants and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: The board will consider an amendment to Chapter 13, the Comprehensive Plan 2046, including a map amendment tied to Lake Wisconsin County Club Inc. in the Town of West Point. This is a planning signal that can precede future land use, infrastructure, or development decisions. The agenda does not show a procurement, but it does identify a named private applicant and a future development context.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: USGS for committee Discusses Potential USGS Water Monitoring Contract (Sep 2026) and Golden Sands Rc&d for county Approves Annual LMPN Grant Transfer to Golden Sands ($13,184 annually, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Columbia County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Columbia County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Columbia County buys from, taken from council records. 119 contracts with 86 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Columbia County.
Questions about Columbia County
How do I become an approved vendor for Columbia County?
Columbia County currently works with 86 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 9 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 Columbia County?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Columbia County include Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Columbia County Board Approves Funds, Grants, Zoning Changes, 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 Columbia County publish RFPs?
Columbia County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 185 solicitations from Columbia County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Columbia County?
At Columbia County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Columbia County. 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 9 decision-makers at Columbia County.
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What does Columbia County spend the most on?
Based on 261 tracked contracts, Columbia County spends most on Capital Projects (131), Grants (66), Environmental Services (23), Administration & Finance (22), and Public Health (19). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Columbia County's current vendors?
Columbia County currently works with vendors including USGS, GOLDEN SANDS RC&D, LAKE WISCONSIN FARMER WATERSHED COUNCIL, CITY OF COLUMBUS, NRCS, ESRI, NEOGOV, MCGRATH HUMAN RESOURCES GROUP, AUTO CAD, and ADOBE ACROBAT PRO. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Columbia County working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Columbia County is actively discussing: Columbia County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Columbia County Board Approves Funds, Grants, Zoning Changes. 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 Columbia County have?
Columbia County currently has 185 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (131), Grants (66), and Environmental Services (23). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.