Mckenzie County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 95
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 1,184
- 584 vendors
The 30-second brief
95 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Mckenzie County's meetings, most in public safety and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: County Supports Grant Application for Building & Trades Workforce Training.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Construction.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Horse Creek for county Considers School Resource Officer Agreement (Oct 2026) and Kukla, S for mcKenzie County Considers 2026 Road Maintenance Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Mckenzie County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Mckenzie County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Mckenzie County buys from, taken from council records. 1,184 contracts with 584 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Mckenzie County.
Questions about Mckenzie County
How do I become an approved vendor for Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County currently works with 584 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 18 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 Mckenzie County?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Mckenzie County include McKenzie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), McKenzie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and McKenzie 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 Mckenzie County publish RFPs?
Mckenzie County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 65 solicitations from Mckenzie County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Construction. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Mckenzie County?
At Mckenzie County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Watford City Police Department, Police, District Attorney, Community Development, and City Council. 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 18 decision-makers at Mckenzie County.
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What does Mckenzie County spend the most on?
Based on 963 tracked contracts, Mckenzie County spends most on Capital Projects (441), Public Works (182), Construction (147), Environmental Services (103), and Transportation (90). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Mckenzie County's current vendors?
Mckenzie County currently works with vendors including HORSE CREEK, KUKLA, S, CPT, BOMAG, ALEXANDER, EAST FAIRVIEW, MANDAREE, ALEX TOWNSHIP, PDQ RESULTS, and ICON. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, 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 Mckenzie County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Mckenzie County is actively discussing: McKenzie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), McKenzie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), McKenzie County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), McKenzie Co. Seeks Bids: Route 27 Reconstruction, Deadline December 4, 2025, and McKenzie County Board Meeting: Road Agreements, Ag Expo, and Policy Updates. 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 Mckenzie County have?
Mckenzie County currently has 65 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (441), Public Works (182), and Construction (147). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.