Red Lake Watershed District bids, RFPs and contracts
Thief River Falls, Minnesotaredlakewatershed.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 8
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 1,194
- 357 vendors
The 30-second brief
8 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Red Lake Watershed District's meetings, most in environmental services and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 8: At its October 8, 2026 meeting HDR Engineering presented information on JD 4, RLWD Project No. 101, Peatland Restoration, and the board said a meeting will be scheduled with the new Clearwater County Engineer to discuss the proposed project. The project is still in the planning stage and no vendor has been selected. The new county engineer is a buying trigger because the proposal is being shaped around that office.
Public Works leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: R.J. Zavoral & Sons Inc for ditch 39 Improvement Contract Listed for Board Action (Oct 2026) and Breidenbach Excavating for excavator Submits Polk County Ditch Improvement Bid ($2,506,700.29, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Red Lake Watershed District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Red Lake Watershed District buys from, taken from council records. 1,194 contracts with 357 vendors.
Questions about Red Lake Watershed District
How do I become an approved vendor for Red Lake Watershed District?
Red Lake Watershed District currently works with 357 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 Red Lake Watershed District?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Public Works (24), Capital Projects (20), and Environmental Services (9), 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 Red Lake Watershed District publish RFPs?
Red Lake Watershed District 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 Red Lake Watershed District?
At Red Lake Watershed District, 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 Red Lake Watershed District spend the most on?
Based on 65 tracked contracts, Red Lake Watershed District spends most on Public Works (24), Capital Projects (20), Environmental Services (9), Grants (7), and Legal & Compliance (5). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Red Lake Watershed District's current vendors?
Red Lake Watershed District currently works with vendors including R.J. ZAVORAL & SONS INC, BREIDENBACH EXCAVATING, DULUTH ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER LLC, BURSKI EXCAVATING INC, SPRUCE VALLEY CORPORATION, FRONTIER PRECISION, DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION INC, APEX DRAINAGE LLC, and GLADEN CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.