Moving Services
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Wisconsin Government Bids & RFPs
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- Closing this week
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This page lists open Wisconsin bids from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and the UW System, plus recently closed solicitations and contract awards.
Wisconsin Bids and Bidding Guide
Wisconsin state agencies post bid opportunities through VendorNet, the Department of Administration's procurement system, where vendors view current solicitations; registration is on the eSupplier Portal for Bidders. Beneath the state sit 72 counties, more than 400 school districts, the University of Wisconsin System and every municipality — each purchasing on its own authority, and collectively issuing far more work than the state does.
Where Are Wisconsin RFPs Posted?
- VendorNet — State of Wisconsin agency and UW System solicitations. Free registration on the eSupplier Portal with NIGP codes.
- WisDOT — highway, bridge and transportation lettings, with its own prequalification for contractors.
- 72 county governments — county contracts and services. Separate vendor lists.
- Municipal portals — Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and the rest each run their own procurement separately from the state.
- More than 400 school districts — transportation, food service, technology, facilities and professional development.
- University of Wisconsin System — research, facilities, IT and services across the campuses. UW campus solicitations also reach eSupplier registrants by NIGP code.
The split matters more in Wisconsin than in most states. VendorNet is straightforward and worth watching, but a vendor who only watches VendorNet is watching the smaller half of the market. The 72 counties and 400-plus districts are where the volume is, and they are also where the competition is thinnest, because nobody checks several hundred websites by hand.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Wisconsin?
- Register on the eSupplier Portal for Bidders and select the NIGP codes that match what you supply. Those categories drive your notifications, so a thin selection produces a quiet inbox rather than an empty market.
- Check whether you qualify for Wisconsin's minority-owned, woman-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned business certification programs. Certification counts toward the state's goals of buying 5% from MBEs and 1% from DVBs, and certified DVBs may receive a 5% bid preference, so it is worth settling before you start bidding.
- Start WisDOT prequalification if you do transportation construction. It is a separate process from eSupplier registration and cannot be completed inside a letting window.
- Register directly with the municipalities, counties and school districts you serve. None of them inherit your eSupplier registration.
Which Wisconsin Cities and Counties Issue the Most RFPs?
Wisconsin's public buying follows its industrial geography. The population and the contracting concentrate along the Lake Michigan corridor from Kenosha through Milwaukee to Green Bay, with Madison anchoring state government and the Fox Valley carrying manufacturing and paper.
- Milwaukee and Milwaukee County — the state's largest city and county: urban infrastructure, transit, public health, water.
- Madison and Dane County — state capital plus UW-Madison: government services, research facilities, technology.
- Green Bay and Brown County — paper and packaging, port activity, regional infrastructure.
- Kenosha and Racine — manufacturing and logistics near the Illinois border: industrial services, roads, utilities.
- Appleton, Oshkosh and the Fox Valley — paper, manufacturing and aviation, plus Outagamie and Winnebago county services.
- Waukesha County — affluent Milwaukee suburbs: facilities, roads, schools, public safety.
- Eau Claire and Janesville — regional healthcare, education and municipal services outside the main corridors.
- School districts statewide — more than 400 of them, buying independently and continuously.
How Do You Track Wisconsin Bids Across Every Layer?
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Where Should You Start With Wisconsin RFPs?
- Register on the eSupplier Portal for Bidders and set your NIGP codes. It takes an afternoon and it is the gate on every piece of state work.
- Add the school districts. They are the most overlooked buyers in Wisconsin and there are more than 400 of them.
- Pick a corridor rather than the whole state. Milwaukee manufacturing and Madison research work reward different credentials, and covering one properly beats covering both loosely.
Wisconsin's state system is easy. Its local layer is large, fragmented and quietly the better opportunity — which is exactly why most vendors never get to it.
FAQs
Where are Wisconsin RFPs posted?
VendorNet, run by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, is the state's procurement system — vendors view current solicitations there and register through the eSupplier Portal for Bidders. The 72 counties, the municipalities, more than 400 school districts and the University of Wisconsin System advertise separately on their own portals.
What is VendorNet?
VendorNet is Wisconsin's state procurement system. You register free on the eSupplier Portal for Bidders, select the NIGP codes matching what you supply, and receive email notification of matching opportunities rather than having to check manually and hope the timing works out. Registration is free and it is the first step for any state work.
Are Milwaukee city contracts listed on VendorNet?
Generally not. VendorNet covers State of Wisconsin agency and UW System purchasing, and some municipalities also post there. Milwaukee, Madison and the other municipalities run their own procurement, as do the counties and school districts — which collectively issue far more contracts than the state does.
Which Wisconsin cities issue the most RFPs?
Milwaukee and Madison lead, followed by Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Oshkosh, Eau Claire and Janesville. At county level Milwaukee, Dane and Waukesha carry the most volume, with Brown, Racine, Outagamie and Winnebago close behind.
Do Wisconsin school districts issue their own RFPs?
Yes, and there are a lot of them — more than 400 districts, each purchasing independently. Education contracting covers everything from transportation and food service to technology, facilities and professional development, and it is easy to overlook if you only watch the state system.
What industries win the most Wisconsin contracts?
Common categories include manufacturing and industrial supply, given the state's manufacturing base; agriculture and food processing; healthcare; construction and transportation infrastructure; and paper and packaging. Education-related contracting runs consistently across the whole state.
Do I need to register to bid on Wisconsin contracts?
Yes. Register free on the eSupplier Portal for Bidders and choose NIGP codes. WisDOT prequalification is separate for transportation construction, and counties, cities and school districts keep their own vendor registrations.
How many Wisconsin bids close this week?
50+ open Wisconsin bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Wisconsin?
Yes. 21 open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Wisconsin as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Wisconsin bids
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- CTH W & Easement Watermain Extension
The City of Beaver Dam is seeking bids for the design‑build extension of a water main and associated easement improvements. The project…
- Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility HVAC Improvements Phase 2
The County of Kenosha is seeking qualified contractors to execute Phase 2 of HVAC upgrades at its Pre‑Trial Facility (927 54th St, Kenosha…
- Disposable Food Service and Commercial Paper Products
The State of Wisconsin, through its Department of Administration and State Bureau of Procurement, is seeking competitive bids to supply a…
- Nurse Aide Registry and Training and Competency Evaluation Program
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is soliciting proposals to operate a statewide Nurse…
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- Moving Services
The City of Madison’s Community Development Authority (CDA) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide full‑service residential moving for a…
- Project 26-1429 Roosevelt Park Splashpad
The City of Kenosha is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace the splashpad at Roosevelt Park. The scope includes demolition of…
- Mezzanine Platforms, Access Ladders, and Installation
The University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install mezzanine platforms with integrated…
- Enterprise Resource Provider Services
Eau Claire County is seeking a comprehensive replacement of its existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. The county aims to…
- Industrial, Welding and Specialty Gases
This solicitation seeks suppliers to provide industrial, welding, and specialty gases to the Wisconsin Technical College System. The…
- PSRP UTVs
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified vendors to provide four‑door utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) under…
- Wausau Campus Motorcycle Garage Addition
• Scope includes construction of a new storage garage addition for motorcycles at 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI. • Required…
- PSRP Utility Trailers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a solicitation for up to 20 twelve‑foot utility trailers. The contract will…
- Mobile Vehicle Barrier Deployment
The City of Fond du Lac needs a contractor to deploy and activate its existing fleet of Mobile Vehicle Barriers (MVBs) for public events…
- RFB27-002 Fitness Center Equipment
Madison Area Technical College’s Recreation department is seeking competitive bids to replace aging strength‑training equipment in its…
- FOND DU LAC COUNTY AIRPORT AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASE
Fond Du Lac County is seeking competitive bids to lease 109.54 acres of agricultural land surrounding the Fond du Lac County Airport for the…
- Tenant(s) for Port Development Site
The Brown County Purchasing office is issuing an RFI to identify potential tenants for a newly planned port development site in Green Bay…
- Traffic Signal LED Modules
This solicitation establishes a statewide contract for the procurement and delivery of LED modules used in traffic and pedestrian signals…
- Rental of Tents, Tables, Furniture and Accessories for Events A1
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking vendors to provide rental services for tents, tables, furniture, and related accessories for…
- Fencing Removal and Installation
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services at the Mendota Mental Health Institute is seeking a…
- Rental of Tents, Tables, Furniture and Accessories for Events A1
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking vendors to provide a full suite of event‑rental equipment—including tents of various sizes…
- Pump Repair and Maintenance
The Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute seeks a qualified vendor…
- SPECIALTY AIR FILTERS
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is soliciting bids for the purchase of a range of specialty air filtration products (pleated carbon…
- SPECIALTY AIR FILTERS
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking bids to supply a broad family of specialty air‑filter products and associated services for…
- MMSD, 2026, Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use and Governance Policy
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is soliciting a qualified consulting firm to create a comprehensive, actionable AI Use and…
- MMSD, 2026, Facilitator for Internal and External Focus Groups
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a qualified facilitation consultant to design, conduct, and analyze two separate…
- High Cube Truck
This solicitation seeks a single high‑cube truck for Partners for Community Development, Inc., to support its operational needs in…
- LEAD ABATEMENT- 819 Vine Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54904
Winnebago County is seeking qualified contractors to perform lead abatement services at a private residence located at 819 Vine Ave…
- LEAD ABATEMENT- 616 W. 7th Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54901
Winnebago County is seeking qualified contractors to perform lead‑abatement services for a single private residence located at 616 W. 7th…
- LEASE ABATEMENT- 1357 Lamar Ave Oshkosh, WI 54903
Winnebago County is seeking qualified contractors to perform lead‑abatement services for a single private residence located at 1357 Lamar…
- Combined Sewer Main Relay – Official Notice 88-1-2026
The City of Milwaukee is soliciting sealed bids for the “Combined Sewer Main Relay” project located on W. Keefe Avenue between N. 13th St…
- Aixtron III-V MOCVD System Upgrade
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking bids to upgrade its existing Aixtron III‑V Metal‑Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)…
- CATERING FOR WI ATHLETICS – Add-on #1
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is soliciting competitive bids to provide catering services for a specific athletics event add‑on…
- Aixtron III-V MOCVD System Upgrade
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is soliciting bids to upgrade its Electrical and Computer Engineering department’s Aixtron III‑V…
- CATERING FOR WI ATHLETICS - A1
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking bids to provide comprehensive catering services for its Athletics Department. The contract…
- 53312-991 - CTH SS (CTH KB – N Elco Road)
The Eau Claire County Purchasing department is seeking a contractor to perform asphalt milling and resurfacing along a 1.6‑mile stretch of…
- IFB - OSHKOSH CONVENTION CENTER - ACOUSTICL CEILING BAFFLE INSTALLATION
The City of Oshkosh is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of acoustic ceiling baffles at the Oshkosh Convention Center. This…
- Fiber Phase 3 Construction Phase
The City of Superior is seeking qualified contractors to construct Phase 3 of its fiber‑to‑the‑premise (FTTP) network, implementing an…
- Streets East Facility Lighting Retrofit
The City of Madison is seeking contractors to retrofit the lighting system for its Streets East Facility. The project involves removing…
- GEOTHERMAL REMEDIATION PROJECT FOR CASE HIGH SCHOOL
The Racine Unified School District is soliciting bids for the remediation of geothermal systems associated with twelve wells at Case High…
- Superior Downtown Design Best Practices
The City of Superior is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a comprehensive design façade and streetscape best‑practice guide…
- Princess Theatre Apartments
The City of Superior seeks qualified contractors to renovate approximately 1,608 sf of second‑floor space in the historic Princess Theatre…
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR POST-ACUTE HEALTHCARE FACILITY - REBID
Winnebago County seeks qualified vendors to deliver continuous leadership training for staff operating within a post‑acute healthcare…
- Pulse Modulator System for a 50-kW X-Band Pulsed Magnetron
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is issuing a solicitation for the purchase and delivery of a complete Pulse Modulator System capable of…
- Streets East Facility Lighting Retrofit
The City of Madison Engineering Department is seeking qualified vendors to supply and install a complete lighting retrofit for the Streets…
- Pulse Modulator System for a 50-kW X-Band Pulsed Magnetron
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a complete pulse‑modulator system capable of driving a 50‑kW…
- RFQ - WOOD UTILIZATION (SAW AND MILLING) FOR THE CITY OF OSHKOSH FORESTRY DIVISION
The City of Oshkosh’s Forestry Division is seeking qualified contractors to provide saw and milling services for wood utilization projects…
- MMSD, 2026, Educational Bathroom Evaluation
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a qualified individual or team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its…
- Kenosha County Center Interior Remodel
The County of Kenosha is seeking a prime contractor to perform a full interior remodel of seven areas within the Kenosha County Center…
- Inert Gas Fusion Analyzer
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of a single Inert Gas Fusion Analyzer, a laboratory…
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- Grant Writing & Implementation Services
- PECVD & ICP-RIE Systems for the Nanoscale Fabrication Center
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking competitive bids for two clean‑room tools: a plasma‑enhanced chemical vapor deposition…
- Pulse Modulator System for a 50-kW X-Band Pulsed Magnetron
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a complete pulse‑modulator system capable of driving a 50‑kW…
- Engine Lathe Rebuild and Maintenance
Fox Valley Technical College is seeking sealed bids to rebuild and perform maintenance on eleven (11) Clausing 15‑inch Group 600 engine…
- 3D Printers for Healthcare and Dental Programs
The Wisconsin Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium is seeking bids for the acquisition of 3‑D printers and related equipment to support…
Federal opportunities in Wisconsin
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Wisconsin.
- (607) Water Staining Testing at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to sole‑source a firm‑fixed‑price contract to Phigenics, LLC for…
- Office space in the Milwaukee, WI area
The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research to identify short‑term office‑space rentals in downtown Milwaukee (or nearby…
- EBSCO Discovery Services Electronic Medical Library Subscription Base Plus Four Option Years
The VA Madison Medical Center is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price contract for a five‑year subscription (one base year plus four optional…
- S207--Goose Management Milwaukee VAMC
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks a contractor to provide trained…
- 88th RD PPC, Shop Towels, and Laundering Services
The U.S. Army is seeking a contractor to provide shop towels and laundering services to the 88th Regional Defense (RD) Power Production…
Recently closed Wisconsin bids
- Pest Control Contract
The City of La Crosse is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive pest control contract covering all municipal facilities. The contractor…
- Acquisition and Development of 4902 and 4910-4912 South Packard Cudahy, Wisconsin
- 2320--Utility Vehicle
The Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is soliciting quotes for three Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) to support operations at the…
- City of Platteville Fixed Route Bus Proposal
The City of Platteville is seeking a qualified contractor to operate a fixed‑route, ADA‑compliant bus service (and shared‑ride taxi service)…
- Interior and Exterior Signage for UW-Superior
The University of Wisconsin‑Shared Services is seeking bids to produce and install a variety of interior and exterior signage for the…
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