Mille Lacs County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 83
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Oct 28
- Contracts
- 2,904
- 1,283 vendors
The 30-second brief
83 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Mille Lacs County's meetings, most in public safety and transportation. The latest, from Oct 20: Failed Access Control Integration Creates Opening.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Oct 28. Latest awards: Electro Watchman Inc for county Approves Radio Integration Refund MOU ($1,887.96, Oct 2026) and On-line Retrievers for county Pays On-Line Retrievers for Professional Services ($1,000.75, Oct 2026).
14 new pre-RFPs at Mille Lacs County this month. See all 83, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Mille Lacs County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Mille Lacs County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Mille Lacs County buys from, taken from council records. 2,904 contracts with 1,283 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Mille Lacs County.
Questions about Mille Lacs County
How do I become an approved vendor for Mille Lacs County?
Mille Lacs County currently works with 1,283 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 74 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 Mille Lacs County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Mille Lacs County include Mille Lacs County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mille Lacs County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County publish RFPs?
Mille Lacs County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 108 solicitations from Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County?
At Mille Lacs County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Police, Administration, Public Works, Planning, and Human Services. 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 74 decision-makers at Mille Lacs County.
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What does Mille Lacs County spend the most on?
Based on 1,446 tracked contracts, Mille Lacs County spends most on Capital Projects (750), Grants (289), Public Works (187), Public Safety (116), and Environmental Services (104). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Mille Lacs County's current vendors?
Mille Lacs County currently works with vendors including ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC, ON-LINE RETRIEVERS, INTERSTATE BATTERIES, MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTA, NAPA CENTRAL MN, ANOKA CTY SHERIFF'S O, FREEDOM CENTER, MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION, EAST CENTRAL SOLID WA, and CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Mille Lacs County working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Mille Lacs County is actively discussing: Mille Lacs County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mille Lacs County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Mille Lacs County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Mille Lacs County have?
Mille Lacs County currently has 108 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (750), Grants (289), and Public Works (187). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.