Dane County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
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- County Reconfiguring Behavioral Health Crisis Response
- Sheriff's Office Involved in Crisis Response Planning
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Dane County: County Reconfiguring Behavioral Health Crisis Response
Dane County is actively discussing how to reconfigure its behavioral health crisis response services...
Dane County: Sheriff's Office Involved in Crisis Response Planning
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is part of a joint committee updating plans for responding to behav...
Dane County: Agricultural Manure Management Policies Under Review
Dane County is considering amendments to its ordinances on agricultural performance standards and ma...
Dane County: County Planning 2027 Human Services Budget
Dane County's Department of Human Services is presenting its 2027 budget request, with specific pres...
Dane County: County Division Hears 2027 Budget Request
The Dane County DCDHS Division of Fiscal and Management Services has had its 2027 budget request hea...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Dane County?
- Dane County currently works with 3,657 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 226 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 Dane County?
- Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dane County include Dane County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dane County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Dane County Board of Health Meeting: Budget, THC Regulations, Pet Sales, 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 Dane County publish RFPs?
- Dane County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 763 solicitations from Dane 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 Dane County?
- At Dane County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department, Dane County Department of Public Safety Communications, and Land and Water Resources 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 226 decision-makers at Dane County.
- What does Dane County spend the most on?
- Based on 8,144 tracked contracts, Dane County spends most on Capital Projects (4,135), Grants (2,155), Environmental Services (858), Recreation & Community Services (526), and Public Works (470). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Dane County's current vendors?
- Dane County currently works with vendors including FAMILY OPTIONS COUNSELING, BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, J P CULLEN & SONS INC, VOGEL BROTHERS BUILDING COMPANY, WESTERN WATERPROOFING COMPANY INC DBA WESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, and MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Dane County working on?
- Based on 15 tracked meetings, Dane County is actively discussing: Dane County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dane County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Dane County Board of Health Meeting: Budget, THC Regulations, Pet Sales, Dane County Food Council Meeting: Food Initiatives and Program Review, and Dane Arts Commission Approves Grants, Discusses Program Models, Events. 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 Dane County have?
- Dane County currently has 763 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,135), Grants (2,155), and Environmental Services (858). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.
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