Metropolitan Emergency Services Board bids, RFPs and contracts
Saint Paul, Minnesotamn-mesb.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 12
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 420
- 144 vendors
The 30-second brief
12 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Metropolitan Emergency Services Board's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 28: HealthPartners/EMRCC submitted a technical plan amendment to upgrade its six MCC7500 console positions to six fixed Motorola AXS consoles and two portable AXS laptop consoles at 8170 33rd Ave S in Bloomington. The amendment also called for a proxy server, a new AIS for expanded logging, more talkgroups, and more radio IDs. HealthPartners said it had local funding and wanted to be fully operational as a secondary PSAP by the second quarter of 2027. The committee record is informational and the amendment was still awaiting approval.
Information Technology leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Psc Alliance Inc for healthPartners Technical Plan Prepared by PSC Alliance (Oct 2026) and COMCAST for comcast Backhaul Supports Metro Transit AXS Dispatch Site (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Metropolitan Emergency Services Board's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Metropolitan Emergency Services Board buys from, taken from council records. 420 contracts with 144 vendors.
Questions about Metropolitan Emergency Services Board
How do I become an approved vendor for Metropolitan Emergency Services Board?
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board currently works with 144 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and INSURANCE. 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 Metropolitan Emergency Services Board?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Information Technology (21), Grants (11), and Administration & Finance (8), 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 Metropolitan Emergency Services Board publish RFPs?
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Metropolitan Emergency Services Board?
At Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, 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 Metropolitan Emergency Services Board spend the most on?
Based on 52 tracked contracts, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board spends most on Information Technology (21), Grants (11), Administration & Finance (8), Communications (6), and Public Safety (6). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Metropolitan Emergency Services Board's current vendors?
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board currently works with vendors including PSC ALLIANCE INC, COMCAST, MOTOROLA, ALLINA, LUMEN, BEACON MUTUAL, RAPIDSOS, SALESFORCE, INTRADO, and LAURA BARTON 911 AUTHORITY LLC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.