Lyon County bids, RFPs and contracts
MinnesotaPop. 25,684 · lyonco.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Jan 31
- Contracts
- 8,050
- 2,372 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lyon County's meetings, most in grants and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 14: The October 14, 2026 agenda placed the 2026 budget on the board's financial reports, and the budget report shows the Soil and Water Conservation District's selected spending through October. The report includes grant lines for buffer law, local water management, shoreland, wetland conservation, delegated county feedlot, SWCD aid, and soil health delivery. This is not a procurement by itself, but it shows funded program capacity and where project dollars are flowing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Jan 31. Latest awards: Marshall Lyon County Library Board for library Services Agreement Remains Ongoing (Oct 2026) and Grant, Apex for lyon County Reviews Grant Apex Leachate Analysis (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lyon County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lyon County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lyon County buys from, taken from council records. 8,050 contracts with 2,372 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lyon County.
Questions about Lyon County
How do I become an approved vendor for Lyon County?
Lyon County currently works with 2,372 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 25 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 Lyon County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lyon County include Lyon County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lyon County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lyon 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 Lyon County publish RFPs?
Lyon County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Lyon 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 Lyon County?
At Lyon County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Metals, Clothing, Emergency Management, Minnesota Corrections (adult Felony), and Clerk of Courts. 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 25 decision-makers at Lyon County.
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What does Lyon County spend the most on?
Based on 1,867 tracked contracts, Lyon County spends most on Capital Projects (699), Grants (516), Environmental Services (304), Public Works (207), and Public Safety (141). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lyon County's current vendors?
Lyon County currently works with vendors including MARSHALL LYON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD, GRANT, APEX, MINNESOTA CYBER RESPONSE TEAM (MNCRT), COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY (CPT), MARSHALL-LYON COUNTY LIBRARY, SANDERS, CHRISTIAN, and MARSHALL INDEPENDENT. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Lyon County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Lyon County is actively discussing: Lyon County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lyon County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lyon County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lyon County Board Meeting: Budget Adoption and Policy Change Discussion, and Lyon County Board Meeting: Approvals, Salaries, Watershed Plan & More. 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 Lyon County have?
Lyon County currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (699), Grants (516), and Environmental Services (304). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.