St. Louis County, Minnesota bids and RFPs
St. Louis County, Minnesota posts bids and quote requests on DemandStar. Purchasing contact: Purchasing Division (Purchasing Director 218-726-2664), 218-726-2526, purchasing@stlouiscountymn.gov. Board of Commissioners agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- DemandStar portal (docs also on own site)
- Bid platform
- DemandStar
- Purchasing contact
- Purchasing Division (Purchasing Director 218-726-2664)218-726-2526purchasing@stlouiscountymn.gov
- Board of Commissioners agendas
- Own website (PDFs)
Award price trends
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How to bid in St. Louis County
Find the bid
St. Louis County, Minnesota posts bids and quote requests on DemandStar.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on DemandStar to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Commissioners meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (PDFs).
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Minnesota counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in St. Louis County
How do I find bids from St. Louis County, Minnesota?
St. Louis County, Minnesota posts bids and quote requests on DemandStar. Register as a vendor on DemandStar to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does St. Louis County use DemandStar?
Yes. St. Louis County posts its bids and quote requests on DemandStar. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with St. Louis County?
Register on DemandStar so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Purchasing Division (Purchasing Director 218-726-2664), 218-726-2526, purchasing@stlouiscountymn.gov) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for St. Louis County, Minnesota?
Purchasing Division (Purchasing Director 218-726-2664), 218-726-2526, purchasing@stlouiscountymn.gov.
When does the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new St. Louis County bids?
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