Rice County bids, RFPs and contracts
Faribault, MinnesotaPop. 69,939 · ricecountymn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 104
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 214
- Contracts
- 11,206
- 2,467 vendors
The 30-second brief
104 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Rice County's meetings, most in environmental services and information technology. The latest, from Oct 13: The highway agenda includes final payment to Crane Creek Asphalt for CSAH 1 and CSAH 25 mill and overlay. This is a closeout payment on completed roadway work, not an open solicitation. It still identifies the contractor and the pavement maintenance scope for future roadway planning and follow-on opportunities.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Three Rivers Community Action for rice County Considers Homeless Prevention MOU Renewal (Oct 2026) and Healthy Community Initiative for rice County Considers COMPASS Program Support Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Rice County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Rice County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Rice County buys from, taken from council records. 11,206 contracts with 2,467 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Rice County.
Questions about Rice County
How do I become an approved vendor for Rice County?
Rice County currently works with 2,467 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 123 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 Rice County?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Rice County include Rice County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Rice County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Rice 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 Rice County publish RFPs?
Rice County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 214 solicitations from Rice 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 Rice County?
At Rice County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Services, and Public Works. 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 123 decision-makers at Rice County.
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What does Rice County spend the most on?
Based on 2,725 tracked contracts, Rice County spends most on Capital Projects (1,547), Grants (453), Public Works (255), Information Technology (247), and Public Safety (223). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Rice County's current vendors?
Rice County currently works with vendors including THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION, HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, WIDSETH, CRANE CREEK ASPHALT, MATHIOWETZ CONSTRUCTION, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA THROUGH EXTENSION, CRESCENT INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, and HULU. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Rice County working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Rice County is actively discussing: Rice County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Rice County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Rice County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Rice County Seeks Bids for CSAH 11 Slope Stabilization Project, and Analysis: Rice County Committee of the Whole Work Session - Oct 21, 2025. 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 Rice County have?
Rice County currently has 214 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,547), Grants (453), and Public Works (255). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.