Ward County
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Ward County: Ongoing Dam Erosion Repair Work Discussed
The county is dealing with ongoing low head dam erosion issues, with an engineer and contractor alre...
Ward County: County Reviewing Maintenance Contract After Equipment Breakdown
The county is reviewing its mowing and spraying contract after the current vendor reported a machine...
Ward County: County Dam Rehabilitation Project Advancing Through Design Phase
The Burlington Dam 3 rehabilitation project is at 60% design, with hydraulic, structural, and geotec...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about selling to Ward County
- How do I become an approved vendor for Ward County?
- Ward County currently works with 606 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 383 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 Ward County?
- Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ward County include Ward County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ward County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Ward 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 Ward County publish RFPs?
- Ward County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 41 solicitations from Ward County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Ward County?
- At Ward County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Elementary School, Coroner, Parks & Recreation, 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 383 decision-makers at Ward County.
- What does Ward County spend the most on?
- Based on 476 tracked contracts, Ward County spends most on Capital Projects (287), Public Works (67), Environmental Services (42), Grants (42), and Library (38). Contract types include LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Ward County's current vendors?
- Ward County currently works with vendors including MCGEE HANKLA, HDR ENGINEERING, XCEL, OLD NATIONALFBANK, ND WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, DIG IT UP, COGDILL CONSTRUCTION, NDSU EXTENSION OFFICE, DIG IT UP EXCAVATING, and VERENDRYE. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, 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 Ward County working on?
- Based on 14 tracked meetings, Ward County is actively discussing: Ward County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ward County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Ward County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ward County Weed Board Meeting: Budget, Spraying, Contracts Discussed, and Ward County Water Board Meeting: Low Head Dam Project Discussion. 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 Ward County have?
- Ward County currently has 41 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (287), Public Works (67), and Environmental Services (42). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ND's state portal, and other sources.
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