Tri-county School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Karlstad, Minnesota176 students · tricounty.k12.mn.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 6
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 339
- 225 vendors
The 30-second brief
6 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Tri-county School District's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Education & Training.
Latest awards: University of Minnesota Crookston for chemistry Course Agreement Planned With Minnesota Crookston (Oct 2026) and Kezar Music for kezar Music Assesses Equipment and Auxiliary Speakers (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Tri-county School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Tri-county School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Tri-county School District buys from, taken from council records. 339 contracts with 225 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Tri-county School District.
Questions about Tri-county School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Tri-county School District?
Tri-county School District currently works with 225 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 43 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 Tri-county School District?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Tri-county School District include Tri-County School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Tri-County School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Tri-County School Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Resignation & Audit Review, 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 Tri-county School District publish RFPs?
Tri-county School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Tri-county School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Administration & Finance, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Tri-county School District?
At Tri-county School District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Engineering. 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 43 decision-makers at Tri-county School District.
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What does Tri-county School District spend the most on?
Based on 235 tracked contracts, Tri-county School District spends most on Capital Projects (99), Administration & Finance (57), Education & Training (31), Grants (27), and Recreation & Community Services (21). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Tri-county School District's current vendors?
Tri-county School District currently works with vendors including UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CROOKSTON, KEZAR MUSIC, BRADY MARTZ, OLIVER & HELLING, MSEA CLASSIFIED STAFF, NORTHWEST SERVICE COOPERATIVE, and MARSHMCLENNAN AGENCY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Tri-county School District working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Tri-county School District is actively discussing: Tri-County School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Tri-County School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Tri-County School Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Resignation & Audit Review, Tri-County School Board Meeting: CACR Report, Policy Updates, and More, and Tri-County School Board Meeting Summary: Approvals, Grants, Facility Updates. 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 Tri-county School District have?
Tri-county School District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (99), Administration & Finance (57), and Education & Training (31). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.
