Day County bids, RFPs and contracts
South DakotaPop. 5,484 · day.sdcounties.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 1, 2026
- 54 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 4
- Bids and RFPs
- 19
- Contracts
- 1,760
- 677 vendors
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4 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Day County's meetings, most in public safety and community & outreach. The latest, from Sep 1: County Buys New Kenwood Digital Radios.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Green Roby Oviatt LLP for county Approves Green Roby Oviatt LLP Claim ($4,964.00, Sep 2026) and Anacon Leasing for county Approves Anacon Leasing Claim ($126.31, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Day County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Day County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Day County buys from, taken from council records. 1,760 contracts with 677 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Day County.
Questions about Day County
How do I become an approved vendor for Day County?
Day County currently works with 677 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 16 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 Day County?
Small purchases under SD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Day County include Day County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Day County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Day County — 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 Day County publish RFPs?
Day County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 19 solicitations from Day County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Day County?
At Day County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Services, Veterans Services, Highway | Extension | Weed & Pest, District Attorney, and Planning. 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 16 decision-makers at Day County.
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What does Day County spend the most on?
Based on 598 tracked contracts, Day County spends most on Capital Projects (255), Public Safety (118), Public Works (100), Equipment (77), and Grants (48). Contract types include LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Day County's current vendors?
Day County currently works with vendors including GREEN ROBY OVIATT LLP, ANACON LEASING, DEPENDABLE SANITATION, INTOXIMETERS, ALL FLAGS LLC, SANFORD HEALTH, VERIZON WIRELESS, FARM & HOME PUBLISHERS, ASURE OPERATIONS LLC, and TANK EXCAVATING LLC. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, OTHER, UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Day County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Day County is actively discussing: Day County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Day County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Day County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Day County Commission Meeting: Approvals, Highway, and Personnel Items, and Day County Approves HVAC Contract, Public Defender Agreement, Wage Increases. 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 Day County have?
Day County currently has 19 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (255), Public Safety (118), and Public Works (100). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SD's state portal, and other sources.