Great Lakes Utilities bids, RFPs and contracts
Marshfield, Wisconsingreatlakesutilities.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 23, 2026
- 43 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Contracts
- 14
- 9 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Great Lakes Utilities's meetings, most in utilities. The latest, from Sep 23: The board was scheduled to discuss the GLU Marshfield Energy Center project in closed session at its September 23, 2026 meeting. The agenda also listed parallel generation, BTM solar, distributed energy resources, and demand response updates, but it did not show any decision. The item remained informational at this meeting.
Utilities leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Nextera Energy Marketing for great Lakes Utilities Schedules Nextera Energy Discussion (Oct 2026) and Baird & Madison Investments for investment Report Scheduled With Baird & Madison Investments (May 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Great Lakes Utilities's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Great Lakes Utilities buys from, taken from council records. 14 contracts with 9 vendors.
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Questions about Great Lakes Utilities
How do I become an approved vendor for Great Lakes Utilities?
Great Lakes Utilities currently works with 9 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Great Lakes Utilities?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Utilities (9), and Administration & Finance (1), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Great Lakes Utilities publish RFPs?
Great Lakes Utilities publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Great Lakes Utilities?
At Great Lakes Utilities, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Great Lakes Utilities spend the most on?
Based on 10 tracked contracts, Great Lakes Utilities spends most on Utilities (9), and Administration & Finance (1). Contract types include UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Great Lakes Utilities's current vendors?
Great Lakes Utilities currently works with vendors including NEXTERA ENERGY MARKETING, BAIRD & MADISON INVESTMENTS, WISCONSIN ELECTRIC, WEPCO, WPS, SENSUS, and ATC. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.