Stearns County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
69 buying signals are open at Stearns County. See all of them free.
- County Receives Grant for Hospital Preparedness Program
- County Seeks to Design and Implement New Family Resource Center
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Stearns County: County Receives Grant for Hospital Preparedness Program
Stearns County is administering a $382,431 Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant. The funding su...
Stearns County: County Seeks to Design and Implement New Family Resource Center
Stearns County is moving into Phase 2 of its Family Resource Center project, which involves designin...
Stearns County: Soil Boring Report Unlocks New Residential Development
A recent soil boring report has resulted in Stearns County lifting septic restrictions on lots in th...
Stearns County: Active Trail Maintenance with Future Grant Funding
The county is actively performing maintenance on the Lake Wobegon Trail and has secured a $111,092 g...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Stearns County?
- Stearns County currently works with 635 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 93 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 Stearns County?
- Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Stearns County include Stearns County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Stearns County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Stearns 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 Stearns County publish RFPs?
- Stearns County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 68 solicitations from Stearns County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Stearns County?
- At Stearns County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include County Administration, Information Technology, Feedlots Group, Jail | Sheriff's Office, and Environmental Health | Environmental 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 93 decision-makers at Stearns County.
- What does Stearns County spend the most on?
- Based on 1,385 tracked contracts, Stearns County spends most on Capital Projects (770), Public Works (201), Grants (197), Environmental Services (150), and Public Updates (67). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Stearns County's current vendors?
- Stearns County currently works with vendors including MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES, COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC, MIDWAY FORD, ASPHALT SURFACES TECHNOLOGIES CORP, STEARNS CONSERVATION DISTRICT, OTTE, VEIT CONSTRUCTION, KLD, TENVOORDE FORD INC, and LANDWEHR CONSTRUCTION INC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Stearns County working on?
- Based on 24 tracked meetings, Stearns County is actively discussing: Stearns County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Stearns County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Stearns County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Sterns County Commissioners Discuss Budget, AI Implementation, and Policies, and Variance Requests: Rice Lake Carport & Big Birch Bluff Dwelling Projects. 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 Stearns County have?
- Stearns County currently has 68 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (770), Public Works (201), and Grants (197). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.
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