Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for County of Dane.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Nov 14, 2026
Provide implementation-ready planning and policy activities, including zoning and land-use updates, permitting process improvements, and other projects that remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation, accelerate the implementation of housing-enabling reforms, or directly unlock housing development.
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Dane County is seeking bids from qualified contractors to carry out Lake Accessibility & Stormwater Improvements at Babcock Park in McFarland, Wisconsin. The lump-sum work includes excavation and grading for stormwater facilities and user-access improvements to the boat launch and adjacent areas, subject to applicable county specifications, ordinances, and permitting requirements. The solicitation requires demonstrated experience with similar projects, and bids are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Dane County is seeking bids from qualified contractors to carry out Lake Accessibility & Stormwater Improvements at Babcock Park in McFarland, Wisconsin. The lump-sum work includes excavation and grading for stormwater facilities and user-access improvements to the boat launch and adjacent areas, subject to applicable county specifications, ordinances, and permitting requirements. The solicitation requires demonstrated experience with similar projects, and bids are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
177056
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,833.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
590,375
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from County of Dane
The committee addressed several contractual and administrative matters, including authorizing a cooperative service agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the airport, accepting federal grant funding for law enforcement officer reimbursement, and approving various construction-related change orders, including those for the Dane County landfill and the Election Center. Additionally, the committee appointed a new director for the Henry Vilas Zoo and authorized a contract for a fiber build for a public safety communications facility. A significant hearing was held regarding an appeal by Bauer Builders concerning Best Value Contracting eligibility, where the committee affirmed the Public Works Director's original determination.
The meeting featured presentations on the AAA Aging Plan for 2025-27, specifically regarding the community outreach process, plan goals, and the development of an evaluation process. Members also discussed strategies for improving services.
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The committee meeting included a presentation on organizational capacity building and leadership development, alongside a preliminary needs assessment of nonprofit capacity building. The Director provided updates on the August Extension Program report, budget, Youth in Government pinning ceremony, and 4H leadership opportunities. The committee also discussed upcoming meeting schedules and engaged in a conversation regarding county challenges and the role of the Extension office in addressing those issues.
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