Contracts & procurement in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,907 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Hennepin County, MN (153)
- Minneapolis, MN (97)
- Itasca County, MN (57)
- Dakota County, MN (48)
- Washington County, MN (45)
- Rochester, MN (43)
- Rice County, MN (41)
- Watonwan County, MN (40)
- Clay County, MN (39)
- Steele County, MN (36)
- Park Rapids, MN (35)
- Carver County, MN (35)
Latest matching meetings
Rezoning, CUP for contractor yard, 2050 plan workshop
The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission will consider a rezoning of 40 acres in Blakeley Township, a conditional use permit for a contractor yard in Sand Creek Township, and hold a workshop on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda includes the rezoning, while the CUP is a public hearing item.
Minnesota River Valley Transit Board approves 2027 budget and Gus Bus contract
The Board reviewed operational reports, including ridership trends and new bus orders. Members approved the 2027 operating budget, a 2027 operating grant application, and a contract renewal with Gustavus Adolphus College for the 'Gus Bus'.
Council to approve $917,809 water treatment payment, levy, and dock violation hearing
The Mound City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $917,809.83 payment for water treatment improvements and a $353,122.12 payment for street and utility work. New business includes approving a financial management plan contract, preliminary levy approval, a public lands permit for Ashland…
County Board to set 2027 levy, timber auction, and highway bids
The Koochiching County Board will meet to approve routine financial items, personnel actions, and the 2027 taxing district levy requests. They will also review timber auction results, set 2027 auction dates, consider special use lease rates, and decide on highway-related bids. The afternoon session includes a…
City Council approves $1.0M in bills and awards multiple city contracts
The Little Falls City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to approve bills totaling $1,007,838.27 and award several city contracts, including water/wastewater services, road salt, and splash pad improvements. The meeting will also consider resolutions on lodging tax amendments, surface improvements, and property…
Board to vote on $109,745 detox services contract and August payments over $2,000
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 8, 2026, to approve routine items including the consent agenda, minutes, and claims over $2,000. The board will also consider renewing a two-year detox services contract with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment for up to $109,745 annually and…
Anoka County Public Safety Committee to consider $1.11M in emergency comm projects
The Anoka County Public Safety Committee will consider several items, including approving contracts for Sheriff's Office access to state criminal justice data systems, accepting donations, and recommending approval of purchases and projects funded by 9-1-1 funds and bond proceeds. The most consequential item is a…
Committee to vote on $1.11M remodel contract and medical examiner agreements
The Anoka County Government Operations Committee will decide on contracts for a $1,114,000 Public Health and Environmental Services remodel and medical examiner services, including agreements with Lake Superior Livery Services, Steele and Pipestone Counties, and SPARC research. The meeting will also review tax-forfeit…
Board to approve $3.5M in park grants and $154K signal design contract
The Anoka County Board will consider routine approvals including claims, minutes, and resolutions, along with several transportation and parks contracts. Key items include a $154,587 professional services contract for traffic signal design on Lake Drive, joint powers agreements with Blaine and Andover for intersection…
Council to approve preliminary 2027 property levy and budget
The Lakeville City Council will consider the preliminary 2027 property levy and budget, along with several consent agenda items including contracts, grants, and a conditional use permit. The council will also discuss the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan informally. Most items are routine approvals, with the…
Council to discuss 2027 budget and recycling contract renewal
The Plymouth City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2027 budget, including the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and operating budgets for the city and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). They will also discuss renewing the municipal recycling services contract with Republic Services…
Council to adopt 2027 property tax levy, award $1.1M road contract
The Hermantown City Council will hold a pre-agenda meeting and regular meeting. Key actions include adopting the proposed 2027 property tax levy and scheduling a Truth in Taxation hearing, awarding a $1,118,800 contract for Improvement District No. 553, and approving several special use permits for large accessory…
Steele County Board to vote on audit report and major contracts
The Steele County Board will meet to approve routine minutes, bills, and personnel reports, adopt resolutions for donations, and vote on several key items including the 2025 audit report, a cooperative agreement for pavement markings with the City of Owatonna, and contract renewals for work release and industrial use…
County Board to award $110,450 gravel crushing contract
The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session with a consent agenda that includes a $110,450 gravel crushing contract award and a real estate service contract. The regular agenda features an employee recognition, commissioner warrants, the 2025 annual report, and an ARDC presentation. The meeting also includes…
Council to set 2027 preliminary tax levies and vote on zoning change
The Faribault City Council will consider adopting the 2027 preliminary property tax levy and related levies for the Economic Development Authority and Housing and Redevelopment Authority, along with a zoning map amendment for 17575 38th St NW. The agenda also includes several resolutions for hiring, purchases, and…
Council to weigh 2027 budget, nuisance ordinance, policy software switch
The Zumbrota City Council will discuss the 2027 budget and consider several items, including a proposal to switch police policy management from Lexipol to Policies360, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a repeal-and-replace nuisance abatement ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of…
Park Board to consider tree service bids and Gamehaven agreement amendment
The Park Board will review monthly department reports and financial performance. The board is also scheduled to award bids for tree planting and pruning services and approve an agreement amendment for a snow gun purchase.
Council to approve $6.7M in sewer contracts, $10M water borrowing
The Rochester City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and approvals, including two sanitary sewer contracts totaling over $6.6 million, a $10 million short-term borrowing for the Water Utility Fund, and a $3.9 million water capital budget amendment. The council will also hold…
Town Board to award police station renovation contracts totaling $682,600
The Glenville Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including awarding four construction contracts for the Glenville Police Department Additions and Renovations project. The board will also designate a voting delegate for a legislative conference, promote a Parks Department employee, and approve prior…
Arlington seeks bids for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal contracts
The City of Arlington is soliciting written bids from contractors to provide snow and ice removal services for the 2026-2027 season, including street blading and dump truck hauling. Multi-year proposals for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 may also be submitted. All bids must be received by 4:00 pm on September 25, 2026, and…
City seeks snow-hauling bids for 2026-2027 season with one-hour notice requirement
The Arlington City Council will review snow-hauling service quotes at its October 6, 2025 meeting. The city is soliciting proposals for contractors able to remove snow within one hour of a 2-inch or greater snowfall. Quotes must include equipment, operator costs, and a Certificate of Insurance submitted to the City…
Council to consider water conservation changes and alcohol, cannabinoid ordinances
The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on vacating a drainage and utility easement at 12547 Riverdale Blvd. NW. The council will also consider modifying water conservation measures, adopting ordinances amending alcoholic beverage and cannabinoid business regulations, and…
Board approves opioid settlement fund use and 3-year ESRI GIS contract
The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will vote on using opioid settlement funds for public awareness and outreach. The agenda includes approving a 3-year GIS licensing contract with ESRI and a Lumen service contract. A public hearing is scheduled to establish a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake.
Committee reviews 2027 insurance contracts and medical plan rates
The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will review routine administrative items, including the approval of previous minutes. The primary substantive actions involve authorizing vendors and rates for 2027 employee benefits, specifically short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance…
Council to decide on conditional use permit for Schmitty & Sons at 4000 Labore Road
The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and new business items. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for Schmitty & Sons at 4000 Labore Road, a water agreement with Gem Lake, and awarding contracts for tree planting and sewer lining. The agenda also includes routine…
RPU Board to vote on $1.2M Country Club Road water main extension
The Rochester Public Utility Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items and regular agenda items, including a $1.2 million water main extension on Country Club Road and a $3.935 million amendment to the 2026 Water Utility Capital Budget. The board will also review accounts payable totaling $17,254,878.71 and…
Council to award $268K contract for sports center skate tile flooring replacement
The Woodbury City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with several contracts, grants, and budget adjustments. Notable items include a $268,000 contract for skate tile flooring at the M Health Fairview Sports Center, a $40,000 donation for a post office replica project, and a…
Fire board to review 2028 budget, fire truck and hall status
The Dassel Fire Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from a joint meeting, hear reports from the fire chief and city administrator, and discuss the 2028 preliminary budget and contracts. Business items include updates on the new fire truck and fire hall, and a proposal to increase the volunteer pension by…
Council to vote on ending Flock Safety contracts, plus housing funds and zoning appeals
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a resolution calling for the city and Ramsey County to end contracts with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology provider. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for housing and demolition projects, several property abatement appeals, and a settlement in a lawsuit…
Airport Committee to select engineering services for Moorhead Airport
The Moorhead Airport Committee is meeting to elect officers, consider engineering and architectural services for the Florence Klingensmith Field, and receive project and fuel reports. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing from citizens.
Park Board to vote on tennis court reconstruction and golf course concession RFP
The Rochester Park Board will meet to approve minutes, receive department reports, and take action on new business including funding for tennis court reconstruction and initiating a request for proposals for golf course concessions. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
County board to discuss 2027 budget and jail contract rates
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2027 budget and levy, and consider an addendum to adjust rates in the jail services contract with Murray County. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and per diems.
Council to hire police officer, new city administrator, approve IT contract
The Dilworth City Council will consider hiring a police officer, approving an IT services contract for the Police Department, and entering an employment agreement for a new city administrator. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, a license date change, and accepting a resignation. A budget workshop is…
Council to approve $5,000 grant writer for $1.5M road project
The City Council is reviewing a work session agenda that includes approving a professional services contract for grant writing, approving arena ice rentals for two local clubs, selecting auditors for 2026-2028, and discussing the preliminary 2026 budget. The most significant item involves hiring Widseth to help apply…
Committee to set commissioner, attorney, sheriff pay
The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will receive a 2026 budget update and the Hennepin History Museum annual report, then act on routine items including a media services contract amendment and a workforce plan. It will also discuss and take action on compensation for county commissioners, the county…
County board reviews 2027 budgets and considers contracts
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review proposed 2027 budgets for several departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Veterans' Services, Public Health, Human Services, and Administration. They will also consider approving contracts for medical examiner services, a parking…
Council to vote on food shelf and greenhouse conditional use permits
The Park Rapids City Council will consider two conditional use permits for a food shelf and a greenhouse, approve a contract for the City Hall entrance remodel, and authorize surplus property auction. The agenda also includes routine approvals of payables, licenses, and permits.
Council to consider conditional use permits for food shelf and greenhouse
The Park Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider two conditional use permits: one for a food shelf establishment and one for a greenhouse structure. The council will also vote on a contract for the City Hall Pleasant Avenue entrance remodel, authorize surplus property for…
Sheriff's Office overtime and staffing study implementation presented
The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will hear a presentation on the implementation of the Sheriff's Office overtime and staffing study. The committee will also consider routine contract renewals and amendments for court programs, prison doula services, and GED testing.
Hennepin County Human Services Committee to review contracts and grants
The Hennepin County Human Services Committee is meeting to review routine items, including a resolution for human services contracts, a joint powers agreement for a 911 alternative response program, and amendments to existing agreements. These are routine administrative actions, with no major policy decisions or…