Water Resource District bids, RFPs and contracts
North Dakotasteelecountynd.gov/water- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 29 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 3
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 11
- 7 vendors
The 30-second brief
3 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Water Resource District's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and grants. The latest, from Oct 6: The October 6, 2026 Steele County Water Resource District agenda included an update on Elm River Dam and a separate dam inspection update. The agenda shows the board was to discuss dam-related status items at the meeting, not to award work. No vendor, amount, or contract action was named. Decision state: discussed.
Infrastructure & Maintenance leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.
Latest awards: Widmer Roel for steele County Selects Widmer Roel as Audit Firm (Sep 2026) and Moore Engineering for moore Engineering Completes Three Dam Inspections (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Water Resource District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Water Resource District buys from, taken from council records. 11 contracts with 7 vendors.
Questions about Water Resource District
How do I become an approved vendor for Water Resource District?
Water Resource District currently works with 7 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Water Resource District?
Small purchases under ND's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Infrastructure & Maintenance (5), Capital Projects (3), and Grants (3), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Water Resource District publish RFPs?
Water Resource District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ND's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Water Resource District?
At Water Resource District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Water Resource District spend the most on?
Based on 14 tracked contracts, Water Resource District spends most on Infrastructure & Maintenance (5), Capital Projects (3), Grants (3), Administration & Finance (2), and Equipment (1). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Water Resource District's current vendors?
Water Resource District currently works with vendors including WIDMER ROEL, MOORE ENGINEERING, SCHNEIDER, LYNDON PEASE-MOORE ENGINEERING, SIDWELL, MOTTER, DAN, and BRAVERA BANK OF FINLEY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.