Rice County bids, RFPs and contracts
Faribault, MinnesotaPop. 69,939 · ricecountymn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 115
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 214
- Contracts
- 11,206
- 2,467 vendors
The 30-second brief
115 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Rice County's meetings, most in transportation and information technology. The latest, from Oct 27: The agenda calls for board authorization for the TZD Safe Roads Grant under Public Health/Nursing. The item was scheduled for the October 27, 2026 meeting and had not yet been decided in the agenda. This points to grant-funded road safety work, with the authorization vote as the key next step.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Healthy Community Initiative for rice County Considers COMPASS Program Support Agreement (Oct 2026) and Three Rivers Community Action for rice County Considers Homeless Prevention MOU Renewal (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 PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION, WIDSETH, CRANE CREEK ASPHALT, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA THROUGH EXTENSION, MATHIOWETZ CONSTRUCTION, TATMAN, ANTHONY, and IES. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. 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.