Cottonwood County bids, RFPs and contracts
MinnesotaPop. 11,405 · co.cottonwood.mn.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 36
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 22
- Contracts
- 722
- 448 vendors
The 30-second brief
36 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cottonwood County's meetings, most in insurance and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 20: James Hanson, Windom EDA Director, listed a housing initiative for new construction tied to Steven and Margaret Salentiny. The agenda does not show a decision or award, only that the item was scheduled for discussion at the October 20, 2026 meeting. The buyer signal is a named local housing project that may move into planning or funding follow-up after the meeting.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Midwest Contracting LLC for bridge Replacement Contract Awarded to Midwest Contracting ($1,004,840.10, Oct 2026) and Blue Cross Blue Shield for county Approves Seven Percent Health Insurance Increase (7% premium increase for 2027, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cottonwood County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cottonwood County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cottonwood County buys from, taken from council records. 722 contracts with 448 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cottonwood County.
Questions about Cottonwood County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cottonwood County?
Cottonwood County currently works with 448 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 40 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 Cottonwood County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cottonwood County include Cottonwood County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cottonwood County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Cottonwood County Board Meeting: Fuel Bids, Opioid Settlement & Contracts, 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 Cottonwood County publish RFPs?
Cottonwood County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 22 solicitations from Cottonwood County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cottonwood County?
At Cottonwood County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Veterans Services, Public Works, Emergency Management, Human Services, 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 40 decision-makers at Cottonwood County.
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What does Cottonwood County spend the most on?
Based on 633 tracked contracts, Cottonwood County spends most on Capital Projects (265), Public Works (114), Environmental Services (98), Grants (89), and Administration & Finance (67). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cottonwood County's current vendors?
Cottonwood County currently works with vendors including MIDWEST CONTRACTING LLC, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, ICON CONSTRUCTORS LLC, PLUM CREEK WIND FARM, SAFEASSURE, COTTONWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, MN PUBLIC SECTOR COLLABORATIVE, BCBS, and SCHNEIDER CORP. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Cottonwood County working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Cottonwood County is actively discussing: Cottonwood County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cottonwood County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cottonwood County Board Meeting: Fuel Bids, Opioid Settlement & Contracts, Cottonwood County Board Meeting: Land Acquisition, Monitoring RFQ, and Cottonwood County Meeting: Bridge Program, LEC Remodel, Equip. Purchase. 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 Cottonwood County have?
Cottonwood County currently has 22 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (265), Public Works (114), and Environmental Services (98). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.