Contracts & procurement in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota 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.
87 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Fargo, ND (24)
- Jamestown, ND (16)
- Williston, ND (11)
- Wahpeton, ND (9)
- Mandan, ND (9)
- Ward County, ND (7)
- Dickinson Public Schools, ND (4)
- Traill County, ND (3)
- Billings County, ND (2)
- Ramsey County, ND (1)
- Harwood, ND (1)
Latest matching meetings
Council to review SPARC design and 2027 preliminary budget
The City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Park Board to review schematic designs for the Southern Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (SPARC). The body will also consider a preliminary budget and tax levy for 2027.
Fargo City Commission to consider infrastructure tax and multiple bid awards
The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding a sales and use tax for infrastructure capital improvements. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning changes, alcoholic beverage licenses, and Renaissance Zone rehabilitation projects.
Public Works Committee to review construction contracts and concrete repair quotes
The Public Works & Public Safety Committee will discuss a construction management contract with Comstock Construction, Inc. and review quotes for the 2026 Concrete Repairs Project. The body will also consider change orders for the Well Field Project.
Council to award bid for 11th Ave SW water, sewer & street improvements
The Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to award a bid for the 11th Ave SW Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District #26-50, covering the Mary Young Addition and West Ridge Estates. The contractor and exact dollar amount will be determined at the meeting. This is the only substantive item on the…
Williston commission to open bids for WRRF Reuse Pipeline, hold liquor license hearing
The board will consider consent agenda items including a memorandum of understanding, accounts, and contract licenses. A public hearing is set for transfer of a River’s Edge specialty recreational on-sale alcoholic beverage license. The city will open bids for the Williston WRRF Reuse Pipeline Project and receive the…
Wahpeton City Council approves $363,405 motor grader lease
The City Council approved a capital lease for a new John Deere motor grader and a contract for concert production. The body also held a first reading of an ordinance to update floodplain management dates.
First reading of ordinance amending dwelling definitions and manufactured home requirements
The City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1179, which amends definitions for single-family dwellings to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs with a minimum 3:12 pitch and requires manufactured units to meet HUD code standards from 1994 or newer. The agenda also includes requests for public…
Police chief appointment, $5.6M road contract, fire training land purchase
The City Commission will vote on appointing a new police chief and consider a consent agenda with over $9 million in construction contracts, including a $5,666,676 road improvement bid and a $1,864,164 road project award. Other items include purchasing property at 115 and 107 31st Street South for a fire department…
Billings County Commission to review land swap and election pay
The Commission will discuss a land swap request between TRPL and the National Park Service. The body will also consider increasing election worker pay to $25 per hour and open bids for Kubas Scoria.
Airport Authority to consider awarding mill and overlay project to Strata corp
The Mandan Airport Authority will hold a special meeting on May 4, 2026, to consider awarding a bid for the Mill and Overlay 2026 Project to Strata corp. No other items are on the agenda. The meeting does not include a public comment period.
Ramsey County Commission to discuss bids and road/water projects
The Ramsey County Commission will convene a special meeting to discuss bid selections and road and water infrastructure projects. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. in the Commission Meeting Room.
City to discuss purchasing Fargo Lumber property in closed session
The Commission will first meet in executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for purchasing property from Fargo Lumber LLC and Hempel Companies. They then will hold public hearings on a convention center recommendation and a Human Rights Commission proposal to pause meetings until after the June election. The…
Council to award bids for water tower restoration and storm sewer
The City Council will consider awarding bids for the 1/4 Million Gallon Water Tower Restoration Project and the 96" Storm Sewer Phase II, Segment II Project, with amounts to be determined and contingent on approvals. Also, approve an $8,189 HVAC repair for the Civic Center National Guard area and appoint Olivia…
Commission to consider preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition
The city commission will vote on a preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition, converting a mobile home park to a mobile home subdivision. It will also consider a special use permit for shop condos in Seibel Subdivision, and review bids for sidewalk and striping projects. Consent items include a…
Williston City Commission to consider flood hazard and elevation ordinances
The Board of City Commissioners will hold second readings for two ordinances regarding flood hazard and elevation compliance. The body will also conduct public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and open bids for city equipment and infrastructure projects.
Council adopted the city’s Emergency Operations Plan.
The Wahpeton City Council approved Resolution 3937, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan. It also approved a lease for the Bois de Sioux Golf Club cart fleet with Club Car at $175,915 and a $14,500 contract with Snake Oil/Ikons of Rock for the 250 Years of Liberty celebration. Additional approvals included a $1,616…
Council to vote on $2.6M seal coat contract and animal cruelty ordinance
The City Council will consider bid awards for a $2.6 million seal coat project and a $95,000 sidewalk project. First readings of ordinances on animal cruelty, criminal trespass, and fire protection code are scheduled. The consent agenda includes over 30 routine items, including engineering payments and gaming permits.
Police & Fire Committee will consider amending the city fire protection code
The Police & Fire Committee will hear updates from the fire and police chiefs and will consider an ordinance to amend and re‑enact Article III, Chapter 15 of the City Code on fire protection. The Public Works Committee will discuss mosquito‑spraying rates, recognize a Safe Drinking Water award, and consider…
Committee to consider de‑obligating $434,684.16 and $241,734.70 in Flex PACE funds
The Finance & Legal Committee will review several contracts, funding motions, and ordinance proposals. Items include a payment processing agreement for the Inspections Department, de‑obligation of Flex PACE funding for 2023‑2025, and a PILOT agreement with Cavendish Farms. The committee will also consider a banner…
Commission to sign Industrial Builders contract for project BRC‑BFJ‑4900(050)
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including approving an insurance bid and a construction‑engineering proposal. The key action is signing the Industrial Builders contract for project BRC‑BFJ‑4900(050). Additional items include approving beer and liquor licenses for Goose River…
Board to vote on furniture bids for Dickinson High School
The school board will consider and vote on approving base furniture bids for Dickinson High School and a music alternative furniture bid package for Wenger Corporation. An update on the Dickinson High School rebuild project will also be presented by JE Dunn for informational purposes.
Bid opening for the 2026 Tim Armbrust gravel pit crushing contract
The Billings County Commission will approve minutes, hear department reports, and consider several agenda items. Items include a beer and liquor license request for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, zoning and pipeline permit matters, a bid opening for the Tim Armbrust gravel pit crushing contract, and a…
Commission will vote on new improvement districts and major contract awards.
The Fargo City Commission will consider several items including the creation of three improvement districts for paving and utility work, award of construction contracts totaling nearly $620,000, and adoption of a resolution for the Horace Mann School addition. The agenda also contains public hearings on three…
Public Works Committee to approve $41,604 water department pickup truck purchase
The Public Works Committee will consider several recommendations, including approval of the 2026 City Standard Specifications, a grant application for the Water Treatment Plant Recycle/Reuse Project, a loan request for a 250,000‑gallon water reservoir improvement, and the purchase of a $41,604 water department pickup…
Jamestown committees to review event permits, gaming authorizations, and land plats
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider street closings for the Running of the Green event and gaming authorizations for two restaurants. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review two minor subdivision plats. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee has no items for discussion.
Commission to consider PUD amendment and zone change for Williston Square lots
The commission will consider a consent agenda item requesting a public hearing to amend a Planned Unit Development and change zoning on Lot 29 and Lot 31 in the Williston Square Subdivision. They will also open bids for several infrastructure projects, including the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project and the…
Jamestown committees to review water main and lead service line projects
The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from the Fire and Police Chiefs. The Public Works Committee will consider several contract change orders, equipment purchases, and the establishment of a lead service line replacement district.
Commission will vote on a $2,520 indemnity bond for Wold Johnson, P.C.
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including approving the agenda, minutes, regular bills, a letter to Troy Hefta, and an indemnity bond of $2,520 for Wold Johnson, P.C. They also received a letter about grant opportunities from Garrison Diversion. Additional discussions will…
City Commission to consider rezoning Northview Subdivision from residential to industrial
The Williston City Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes requests for public hearings on a comprehensive plan and zone change for Northview Subdivision from low-density residential to heavy industrial, and for an alcoholic beverage license for Pizza Ranch. The commission will also authorize…
Council to approve six 2026 police vehicle purchase and upfitting contracts
The Jamestown City Council will consider resolutions to approve quotes for replacing three 2023 Ford Explorer Interceptor units (#184, #175, #177) from RM Stoudt at $47,485 each, with part of the cost funded from the Equipment Replacement fund and the remainder from the General fund. The Council will also consider…
City Commission to consider utility rates, zoning changes, and inmate contract
The Williston City Commission will consider approving utility rate resolutions, a zone change to residential, and a contract amendment for confining city inmates. The meeting also includes public hearings on right-of-way petitions and bid openings for a sewer collection project.
Board to consider the 2026 budget for the golf course
The Bois de Sioux Public Golf Course Board will approve minutes from the October 28 and November 17, 2025 meetings and approve the October financial statements. The board will also discuss the operating budget for 2026 and a contract with Harris and Richels. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.
Council to approve $3.09 M municipal advisor agreement for improvement bonds
The council will consider a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including a $3.09 million municipal advisor agreement for improvement bonds, funding for tourism, equipment purchases, and utility rate changes. A public hearing will be held on a request to vacate a portion of 3rd Street, SW. The meeting also…
City Council to review final payment for 1110 Railroad Drive renovation
The City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda. The primary item is a resolution regarding a final payment for building renovations.
City Commission to discuss annexation and approve water and waste contracts
The Fargo City Commission will hold an executive session on eminent domain litigation before a regular meeting that includes consent agenda items like water utility contracts and a public hearing on annexation.
Public Works Committee to consider approving the 2027‑2030 State Transportation Plan
The Police & Fire Committee will hear updates from the Fire Chief and Police Chief and will consider recommending approval of a quote to purchase a new fire department pickup truck, with the cost and funding source not specified in the agenda. The Public Works Committee will consider recommending City Council awards…
City to approve $3.09 M municipal advisor agreement for improvement bonds
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the City Administrator to enter a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $3,090,000 improvement warrants and to engage Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services on the same bonds. The committee will also recommend approval of…
Mandan Commission to consider rezoning, street district, and cemetery rates
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition. The body will also consider resolutions for a street improvement district, an engineering service agreement, and cemetery service rates.
City will hold a public hearing on a dangerous building at 1544 3rd Ave S
The Fargo City Commission will consider multiple ordinances, rezoning actions, annexations, and contract approvals. A public hearing is scheduled for a dangerous building at 1544 3rd Avenue South. The commission will also vote on a $5,036,378.90 bid award for an improvement district and a $240,908.38 lease for a…
CenCom Board to discuss State Radio contract strategy
The CenCom Board of Directors will consider entering executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for a contract with State Radio. No votes on the contract itself are scheduled; the meeting is solely for closed-door strategy discussion.