Valuation Notice Printing & Mailing
The St. Louis County Purchasing Division seeks a vendor to fully produce and mail approximately 142,000 annual property valuation notices…
State bids
Minnesota Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 43
- Agencies posting
- 37
- Closing this week
- 48
This page lists open Minnesota bids from state agencies, MnDOT, counties, cities and school districts, plus recently closed solicitations and contract awards, so you can see current demand alongside past winners.
Minnesota Bids and Bidding Guide
Minnesota state agency solicitations are posted through the Supplier Portal, the SWIFT-based system run by the Office of State Procurement inside the Department of Administration. You register there as a bidder or supplier, and that registration — not a browsing habit — is what puts solicitations in front of you. Underneath the state sit 87 counties, more than 300 school districts and hundreds of cities, each buying on its own authority.
Where Are Minnesota RFPs Posted?
- Supplier Portal (SWIFT) — state agency solicitations and responses. Bidder or supplier registration required.
- Office of State Procurement — professional and technical postings, goods and services, TG/ED/VO opportunities. This is the entry point.
- Minnesota State Register — the official publication of state procurement notices. No registration needed.
- MnDOT — highway, bridge and transportation work. No prequalification, but MnDOT has its own bidding requirements.
- County, city and district sites — local contracts across 87 counties and more than 300 districts. Registration varies by entity.
The distinction that trips people up: the Office of State Procurement site is where you find the solicitation postings and the vendor guidance, while the Supplier Portal is where you register and actually respond. Individual agencies also publish their own RFPs — the Department of Commerce, for instance, runs a departmental RFP page — but those are agency-specific listings, not the statewide route.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Minnesota?
- Register on the Supplier Portal as a bidder or supplier and complete your commodity categories. Nothing reaches you until this is done, and the categories you select determine what you hear about.
- Check whether you qualify for TG/ED/VO certification. Minnesota designates a share of its contracting for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged and veteran-owned small businesses, and certification has to be in place before you bid on those opportunities.
- Check MnDOT's bidding requirements if you do transportation construction. MnDOT has no prequalification, but bidders must be eligible and post a proposal guaranty, separately from state supplier registration.
- Register with the counties and cities you want to sell to. Hennepin and Ramsey alone run substantial procurement, and state registration does not put you on any local vendor list.
Which Minnesota Cities and Counties Issue the Most RFPs?
Minnesota's contracting splits along clear regional lines, and knowing which is which saves a great deal of searching. This is not a market concentrated in one metro — the Twin Cities dominate by volume, but Rochester, Duluth and St. Cloud each anchor genuinely distinct demand.
- Hennepin County — the largest local buyer in the state: health, human services, transit, facilities.
- Minneapolis — urban development, public works, transportation, municipal services.
- Ramsey County and St. Paul — state capital functions, county services, infrastructure and redevelopment.
- Dakota, Anoka and Washington counties — suburban growth across the metro: roads, parks, utilities, public facilities.
- Rochester and Olmsted County — healthcare and medical technology, driven by the Mayo Clinic cluster.
- Duluth and St. Louis County — mining support, shipping and port work, regional infrastructure.
- St. Cloud and Stearns County — regional services, education, agriculture-adjacent work.
- Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Eagan, Woodbury — suburban municipal services, facilities and public works.
- School districts — facilities, transport, technology and services across 300-plus districts.
How Do You Track Minnesota Bids Across All These Portals?
The Supplier Portal and the State Register cover state agencies. MnDOT covers transportation. Then 87 counties, hundreds of cities and more than 300 school districts each post on their own — which is not a list anyone checks by hand. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Minnesota and narrow by agency, industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new Minnesota bids arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Where Should You Start With Minnesota RFPs?
- Register on the Supplier Portal this week. It is the gate on every piece of state work, and it is the step most often postponed until a deadline makes it urgent.
- Decide which region you are actually selling into. Chasing Twin Cities infrastructure and Rochester medical technology at the same time usually means doing neither well.
- Add Hennepin and Ramsey directly, then set up a saved Minnesota search so the other 85 counties and the districts reach you without a daily routine.
Minnesota rewards vendors who pick a region and register properly. The state layer is straightforward once you are in the Supplier Portal; the local layer is where the volume is, and it is spread across a large number of separate buyers.
FAQs
Where are Minnesota RFPs posted?
State agency solicitations run through the Supplier Portal, the SWIFT-based procurement system operated by the Office of State Procurement within the Department of Administration. The Minnesota State Register carries official procurement notices, MnDOT advertises transportation work separately, and the 87 counties, cities and school districts each post on their own.
How do I register as a Minnesota state vendor?
Through the Supplier Portal, where you register as either a bidder or a supplier for the State of Minnesota. That registration is how the state notifies you of solicitations and how you submit responses. It is the single most important step for state work — counties, cities and school districts maintain separate vendor lists of their own.
Does Minnesota have a small business certification program?
Yes. The Office of State Procurement administers the Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged and Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) program, and it posts opportunities designated for certified businesses. If you are eligible, certification should be completed before you start bidding rather than alongside it.
Which Minnesota counties have the most contracting activity?
Hennepin and Ramsey lead by a wide margin, covering Minneapolis and St. Paul. Dakota, Anoka and Washington follow across the Twin Cities metro, with St. Louis County around Duluth and Olmsted around Rochester carrying significant regional volume.
How does contracting differ across Minnesota?
It splits along clear regional lines. The Twin Cities generate urban development and infrastructure work, Rochester healthcare and medical technology, Duluth and the Iron Range mining, shipping and port contracts, and the southern and western counties agriculture-related services.
What industries win the most Minnesota contracts?
Healthcare and medical technology, given the Mayo Clinic and the state's device manufacturing cluster; construction and transportation infrastructure; IT and professional services; and agriculture and food processing. Education contracting runs steadily across 300-plus districts.
How many Minnesota bids close this week?
48 open Minnesota bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Minnesota?
Yes. 18 open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Minnesota as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Minnesota bids
Closing soonest first.
- On-Call Accounting and Auditing Services
The Metropolitan Council is seeking a single vendor to provide on‑call accounting and auditing services over a five‑year period. The scope…
- Modernizing Existing Interchanges
This solicitation seeks a qualified firm to conduct comprehensive data‑collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization for…
- Park Kiosk Cleaning, Repainting and Relettering
Dakota County is seeking qualified contractors to clean, repaint, and re‑letter eight existing park kiosks located throughout Lebanon Hills…
- 2026 Steam System Upgrade Program
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is seeking contractors to replace an existing steam generation system at its Minneapolis facilities…
Show 45 more
- BID-PW-Ground Thawing Services Rebid
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a prime contractor to provide ground‑thawing services for its public‑works (sanitary sewer) projects…
- Mechanical Engineering 3D Metal Printer Workshop
The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified construction firm to manage the complete build‑out of a new 1,500 sq ft 3D metal‑printer…
- 2026 Terminal 2 MUFIDS/EVIDS Millwork Upgrades
This project involves upgrading and modifying the flight information display (MUFIDS/EVIDS) systems and associated millwork throughout…
- 2027 Balcerzak Water Tower Rehabilitation
The City of Mankato is seeking a contractor to fully rehabilitate its Balcerzak Water Tower. The scope includes complete removal and…
- A/V for Fire Station 2
The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking qualified contractors to furnish and install a complete audiovisual (AV) system at its new Fire Station…
- Fan Wall System Installation at East Metro Garage (Contracting - with Small Business Goal)
This project calls for the replacement of an existing HVAC return fan with two new QPAC fan‑array wall systems at the East Metro Garage in…
- Bus Roof-Top Maintenance Platform System
The Metropolitan Council is seeking a contractor to provide a complete, adjustable, modular roof‑top maintenance platform system for its bus…
- Highway 40 Project - Silver/Bevens Creek Area
This opportunity concerns the Highway 40 “Silver/Bevens Creek Area” improvement, which will serve as a pilot for digital delivery (BIM) in…
- Replace Sanitary Piping in Building #19 - MVH Minneapolis
The Minnesota Department of Administration is seeking a prime contractor to replace sanitary piping throughout Building #19 at the…
- Bid - FPS Farmer's Market Reconstruction
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to completely rebuild its Farmers Market facility, covering demolition, site work, structural…
- Turf and Athletic Surfacing Solutions with Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services
Sourcewell, a Minnesota‑based cooperative serving thousands of public entities across the U.S. and Canada, is seeking proposals for…
- Health and Pharmacy Benefits RFP
The County of Hennepin and Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. are seeking competitive proposals for health plan administration and pharmacy…
- Sheriff Science Lab-Operations & Space Assessment
The County of Hennepin is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct an operational and space needs assessment of its Forensic Science…
- Information Services
Ramsey County is seeking a contractor to conduct an annual survey of its residents (even‑year surveys) and businesses (odd‑year surveys) to…
- Request for Information for Transit Contract Settlement & Invoice Governance Platform _ v 1.0
The Metropolitan Council seeks vendor input on a unified, mode‑aware transit settlement and invoice governance platform that can replace its…
- Elevator Inspections and Maintenance
• Full‑maintenance elevator contract covering both traction and hydraulic elevators across multiple county buildings. • 24‑hour emergency…
- Water Line, Sewer and Septic Services
Dakota County is issuing an RFQ for “as‑needed” water‑line, sewer, and septic services across the county. The contract is a two‑year…
- Countywide Emergency Fire, Water and Storm Cleanup
Dakota County is seeking qualified contractors to provide on‑call, as‑needed emergency cleanup services for fire, water, and storm damage…
- RFP 27-001 District-Wide Snow Plowing 2026-27
The Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834) is soliciting qualified snow‑and‑ice removal contractors to provide district‑wide snow plowing…
- Byllesby Dam Interpretation
Dakota County seeks a qualified vendor to research, write, design, and coordinate the production and installation of a single 28″ × 36″…
- Request for Proposals (RFP) for Washington County Yard Waste Site Staffing
Washington County, MN is seeking a qualified contractor to provide staffing services for two yard‑waste processing sites (one existing in…
- RFP_HR_Employee Mental Health and Healing Support
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive employee mental‑health and healing support services. The…
- Equipment for Auction - 2013 Superior Broom SM80J
This opportunity is a public notice that Washington County (MN) will auction a used 2013 Superior Broom model SM80J. The equipment is listed…
- Fluid Analysis Services
The Metropolitan Council is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fluid analysis services, supporting its transit and…
- RFQ_NSD_Project SAFE GVI/YGVI Services
The City of Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department is seeking qualified organizations to deliver intensive outreach, case management…
- St. Louis River – Mud Lake Restoration
The State of Minnesota is seeking a prime contractor to execute the St. Louis River – Mud Lake Restoration, a multi‑phase construction…
- Repair Ceilings and Upgrade Smoke Dampers – MDVA Luverne
This project requires the comprehensive refurbishment of a state facility’s interior, focusing on ceiling and fire‑safety systems. The…
- Norton Park Playground, Accessibility and Site Improvements
The City of Duluth is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and construct a new playground and related site improvements at…
- RFP - PW - Public Engagement Consultant
The City of Minneapolis seeks a qualified consulting firm to deliver comprehensive public‑engagement services for Stage 2 of the federal…
- BID-PW - Liquid Sodium Hydroxide
City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to supply large‑volume liquid sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for its water‑treatment facilities. The…
- BID-PW-Resilient Wedge Gate Valves with Manual Act
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified vendor to supply two 36‑inch resilient wedge gate valves with manual actuators and integrated…
- RFP - NCR - Immigration Legal Services
The City of Minneapolis is seeking qualified consulting entities to provide comprehensive immigration legal services for low‑income…
- BID-PW - Corrosion Inhibitor
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified supplier to provide a liquid sodium 50/50 ortho/poly‑phosphate corrosion inhibitor for its…
- Physical Health Products and Related Services
Sourcewell, a Minnesota‑based public‑sector cooperative, is seeking proposals for the procurement of physical health products and related…
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
The County of St. Louis, MN seeks a qualified firm to update its Comprehensive Land Use Plan originally adopted in February 2019. The effort…
- Powers Lake Vegetation Restoration
The City of Woodbury is seeking bids to perform vegetation management and habitat restoration at Powers Lake. The scope includes invasive…
- Online and Remote Tutoring Services
Minnesota State is seeking a single‑vendor master contract to provide a comprehensive, system‑wide online and remote tutoring platform for…
- Bid-PW Bloomington Ave/Minnehaha Pkwy HSIP
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to perform the full scope of a high‑speed intercity improvement project along Bloomington Avenue…
- BID-PW - Ion Chromatography System
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a vendor to supply, deliver, install, and commission a complete Ion Chromatography (IC) system for its…
- Recycling Zone Plus Labor Contract
The County of Dakota is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide on‑site labor for the newly‑planned Recycling Zone Plus (RZP) in…
- TAMARACK NATURE CENTER GATE AND SIGN
Ramsey County’s Parks & Recreation Department seeks a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, and install a wooden gate and arbor…
- Culvert Replacement, Grading & Bituminous Surfacing
This sealed electronic bid seeks qualified contractors to replace culverts, perform grading, and apply bituminous surfacing on County…
- Police Leadership Training
The Metropolitan Council is soliciting proposals for comprehensive police leadership training services to be delivered to Minnesota…
- BID-PW-SNOW SERVICES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to provide comprehensive snow‑removal, hauling, and ice‑control services for twelve designated…
- BID-PW - Liquid Carbon Dioxide
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified vendor to supply and deliver liquid carbon dioxide for use at its Lagoon Overflow Treatment…
New Minnesota bids in one email digest, daily or weekly.Get bids like this by email →
Just posted
The newest Minnesota bids on Bid Banana.
- BID - PW PS9 DX Cooling Unit
The City of Minneapolis is re‑bidding for a packaged direct‑expansion (DX) cooling unit (PW PS9) along with associated grilles and a…
- RFP_MCC_Maintenance Management System
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified vendor to implement a comprehensive Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the…
- BID-PW-UPGRADE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ITS, CC
The City of Minneapolis seeks a qualified vendor to upgrade its traffic‑management infrastructure, including intelligent transportation…
- Switchgear Controls Replacement
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to replace the original controls of the Paralleling Main Switchboard for Olmsted County. The…
- Olmsted County HRA Accessory Dwelling Unit
The County of Olmsted is soliciting a qualified construction contractor to build a new 14‑by‑28‑foot (392 sq ft) Accessory Dwelling Unit…
Federal opportunities in Minnesota
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Minnesota.
- Crane LMI System, Barge Integration and Components Installation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a vendor to provide a Crane Load Moment Indicator (LMI) system, integrate it onto a barge, and…
- St. Cloud VAHCS Hematology-Oncology Provider & RN
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering on‑site…
- 4120--SPECIAL Duplex Strainer - MPLS
This sources‑sought notice seeks capability statements from vendors capable of supplying a brand‑name or equal Keckley basket duplex…
- 7125--B51-1 Wardrobes (VA-27-00010723)
The VA is conducting market research to identify small‑business vendors (especially SDVOSB/VOSB) capable of supplying and installing ten…
- Q519--VA Police Psychological Evaluations
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified firms to provide psychological evaluation services for VA Police officers at the…
Recently closed Minnesota bids
- BID - PW - Boiler Feedwater Condensate Skid System
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a single, complete boiler feedwater and condensate skid system to support the PW‑Water Engineering…
- RFP-PW-Communications and Marketing Services/TAP
The City of Minneapolis seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive communications and marketing services supporting the Transportation…
- RFP - FPS - Medical Bill Review and Payment
The City of Minneapolis seeks a qualified provider to perform comprehensive medical‑bill review and provider‑payment services for its…
- BID-HEALTH - Lead Abatement Bid Packet # 117
This sealed procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive lead‑abatement services for five residential properties under…
- RFP_HR_Fitness Center Management
City of Minneapolis seeks a qualified contractor to fully manage its municipal fitness center(s) under the HR umbrella. The contractor will…
Minnesota bids by industry
Open bids right now in each industry.