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Watonwan County bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest pre-RFP
Oct 13, 2026
21 days ago
Pre-RFPs
26
5 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
446
288 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

26 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Watonwan County's meetings, most in grants and equipment. The latest, from Oct 13: Municipal Well Decommissioning and Abandonment Services.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: FORTE for county Considers Payment Processing Agreement With Forte (Oct 2026) and Big Bend Wind LLC for county Considers Big Bend Wind Development Agreement (Oct 2026).

26 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 13

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Watonwan County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Watonwan County has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Watonwan County buys from, taken from council records. 446 contracts with 288 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Watonwan County.

Questions about Watonwan County

How do I become an approved vendor for Watonwan County?

Watonwan County currently works with 288 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 133 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 Watonwan County?

Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Watonwan County include Watonwan County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Watonwan County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Watonwan County Human Services Board Meeting Summary: October 15, 2025, 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 Watonwan County publish RFPs?

Watonwan County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Watonwan 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 Watonwan County?

At Watonwan County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Probation, Facilities Management, Auditor, Human Services, and Health. 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 133 decision-makers at Watonwan County.

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What does Watonwan County spend the most on?

Based on 891 tracked contracts, Watonwan County spends most on Capital Projects (383), Grants (232), Public Works (126), Environmental Services (89), and Public Safety (61). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Watonwan County's current vendors?

Watonwan County currently works with vendors including FORTE, BIG BEND WIND LLC, PHEASANTS FOREVER, MINNESOTA HEALTHCARE CONSORTIUM, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MECHANICAL, VEE PLUMBING & HEATING INC, MN BID, MNBID.COM, DRAINAGE TILE/COUNTY ROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT, and M & K BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Watonwan County working on?

Based on 16 tracked meetings, Watonwan County is actively discussing: Watonwan County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Watonwan County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Watonwan County Human Services Board Meeting Summary: October 15, 2025, Watonwan County Human Services Board Meeting Summary: June 18, 2025, and Watonwan County Advances Environmental and Infrastructure 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 Watonwan County have?

Watonwan County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (383), Grants (232), and Public Works (126). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.

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