Pope County bids, RFPs and contracts
MinnesotaPop. 11,420 · popecountymn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 73
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 17
- Contracts
- 2,576
- 869 vendors
The 30-second brief
73 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Pope County's meetings, most in environmental services and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 20: The board will consider approval of hosting and professional services agreements with Counties Providing Technology (CPT). The vendor is named, but the agenda does not confirm approval yet, so this is still pending board action. IT and managed services firms can treat CPT as the likely incumbent or selected provider and watch for implementation or related support needs after the vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Grants.
Latest awards: Counties Providing Technology (Cpt) for pope County to Consider CPT Technology Agreements (Oct 2026) and Redwood Software International Inc for pope County Approves Redwood Software Payment ($6,731.35, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Pope County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Pope County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Pope County buys from, taken from council records. 2,576 contracts with 869 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Pope County.
Questions about Pope County
How do I become an approved vendor for Pope County?
Pope County currently works with 869 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, STAFFING, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 16 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 Pope County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Pope County include Pope County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Pope County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Pope County Board Meeting: Budget, Licenses, and Grants (Dec 16, 2025), 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 Pope County publish RFPs?
Pope County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 17 solicitations from Pope County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Pope County?
At Pope County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 16 decision-makers at Pope County.
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What does Pope County spend the most on?
Based on 1,691 tracked contracts, Pope County spends most on Capital Projects (655), Environmental Services (350), Grants (302), Transportation (217), and Public Safety (167). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, STAFFING, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Pope County's current vendors?
Pope County currently works with vendors including COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY (CPT), REDWOOD SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL INC, BRAD'S HOME RENOVATIONS OF LOWRY, RINKE-NOONAN, STEVENS COUNTY, MARTHALER, TOTAL RESPONSE, DOUGLAS COUNTY JAIL, ELLINGSON PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR OF ALEXANDRIA, and MINNESOTA COUNTIES COMPUTER COOPERATIVE. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, STAFFING, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Pope County working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Pope County is actively discussing: Pope County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Pope County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Pope County Board Meeting: Budget, Licenses, and Grants (Dec 16, 2025), Pope County Board Approves Fees, Salaries, AIS Grant & Road Expenditure, and Pope County Board Approves Road Funding, AIS Grant, and Labor Agreement. 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 Pope County have?
Pope County currently has 17 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (655), Environmental Services (350), and Grants (302). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.