Madison County bids, RFPs and contracts
Madison, NebraskaPop. 36,106 · madisoncountyne.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 46
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 218
- Contracts
- 2,186
- 721 vendors
The 30-second brief
46 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Madison County's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: The consent agenda scheduled authorization for 2027 Road District #2 to purchase a John Deere 770P Motor Grader through Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC. The stated amount was $322,800, and the agenda shows the purchase was still awaiting the board vote on October 20, 2026. This is a direct equipment lead with a named product, buying cooperative, and likely implementation timing for road operations.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Crosley, Hunter for county Authorizes Hunter Crosley Check Cancellation (Oct 2026) and Hauser, Scott for county Approves Hauser Temporary Road Project Easement ($400.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Madison County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Madison County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Madison County buys from, taken from council records. 2,186 contracts with 721 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Madison County.
Questions about Madison County
How do I become an approved vendor for Madison County?
Madison County currently works with 721 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 35 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 Madison County?
Small purchases under NE's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Madison County include Madison County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Madison County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Madison 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 Madison County publish RFPs?
Madison County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NE's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 218 solicitations from Madison County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Madison County?
At Madison County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Streets & Roads, Juvenile Accountability Program, Clerk of Courts, and Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. 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 35 decision-makers at Madison County.
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What does Madison County spend the most on?
Based on 330 tracked contracts, Madison County spends most on Capital Projects (175), Public Works (71), Administration & Finance (35), Equipment (25), and Public Safety (24). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Madison County's current vendors?
Madison County currently works with vendors including CROSLEY, HUNTER, HAUSER, SCOTT, DOREEN G. & DANN Y TIMPERLEY, HOMES FOR FUNERAL, JOHN DEERE, NEXTLINK INTERNET, MAXI MUS CONSULTING SERVICES INC, CITY OF NEWMAN GROVE, W. THEISEN GRADING & EQUIPMENT INC, and JMN CONSTRUCTION LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Madison County working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Madison County is actively discussing: Madison County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Madison County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Madison County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Madison County Board Meeting: Grants, Road Abandonment, and Approvals, and Madison County Board Meeting: Road Work, Salaries, and Bond Election. 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 Madison County have?
Madison County currently has 218 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (175), Public Works (71), and Administration & Finance (35). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NE's state portal, and other sources.