Houston County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 64
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 3,971
- 1,288 vendors
The 30-second brief
64 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Houston County's meetings, most in administration & finance and public health. The latest, from Oct 15: Root River Trail extension project from La Crescent to Houston including environmental review, planning, and construction.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Winona Controls for county to Weigh Boiler Replacement Quote at Woodland ($20,000 (budgeted), May 2026) and Hokah Co-op Oil Association for payment to Hokah Co-op Oil for fuel supplies ($7,707.40, May 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Houston County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Houston County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Houston County buys from, taken from council records. 3,971 contracts with 1,288 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Houston County.
Questions about Houston County
How do I become an approved vendor for Houston County?
Houston County currently works with 1,288 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 46 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 Houston County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Houston County include Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract, 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 Houston County publish RFPs?
Houston County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Houston County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Houston County?
At Houston County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Public Works, Assessor | Planning & Zoning | Veterans Services, Auditor/treasurer | Human Resources, and Recorder. 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 46 decision-makers at Houston County.
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What does Houston County spend the most on?
Based on 1,377 tracked contracts, Houston County spends most on Capital Projects (783), Grants (179), Public Works (159), Environmental Services (133), and Transportation (123). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, 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 Houston County's current vendors?
Houston County currently works with vendors including WINONA CONTROLS, HOKAH CO-OP OIL ASSOCIATION, MN UI-PFML, FASTENAL COMPANY, MNCCC, TSG SERVER & STORAGE INC, WILDCAT CREEK MANAGEMENT LLC, WEX BANK, MIENERGY COOPERATIVE, and MINNOWA CONSTRUCTION INC. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, 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 Houston County working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, Houston County is actively discussing: Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Houston County Board Examines Budget, Personnel, & Spring Grove Contract, Houston County Board Tackles Solar Ordinance, Telecom Tower, Grant Review, and Houston County Board Meeting: Transmission Project & Economic Development. 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 Houston County have?
Houston County currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (783), Grants (179), and Public Works (159). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.