Ramsey County, through its Environmental Health Department, seeks contractor(s) to provide secure recycling and/or refurbishment of electronics, kitchen countertop appliances, and small electric items. The materials are dropped off by residents at the County’s Environmental Center. The active RFP accepts electronic bidding, and responses are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central.
Ramsey County seeks a qualified financial professional to provide annual accounting support for GASB 87/96 compliance and general financial-statement preparation, supplementing Finance Department staff during peak periods, vacancies, and special projects. The contractor will perform GASB 87/96 accounting tasks, prepare and support county financial statements, and provide analytical and compliance assistance under Finance Department leadership. Services are provided as needed during the contract term, with emphasis on governmental-accounting expertise and timely, accurate reporting.
Ramsey County, through its County Manager Department, seeks responses from official newspapers to publish various County notices. The work includes providing advertising space and placing public, legal, and other official notices in compliance with statutory publication requirements. The selected newspaper is expected to provide print and possibly digital advertisements, meet circulation, distribution, frequency, and formatting requirements, and provide proof of publication.
Sole Source:If continuity or unique specialization applies, team with the user department and procurement to pursue a sole source for County Board approval.
Coops:Ramsey County actively uses cooperative purchasing and must consider the State of Minnesota’s CPV for purchases over $25,000; purchase via the cooperative to fast-track.
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Ramsey County, MN uses sole source when continuity of an existing service or unique expertise is essential, with the County Board routinely approving such contracts for professional and social services. Execute by partnering with the user department to frame the need as critical to advancing county initiatives and leveraging existing experience to save time and money. Prepare the justification with the procurement office for submission to the County Board.
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Ramsey County actively uses cooperative purchasing and must consider the State of Minnesota’s CPV for purchases over $25,000. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting to address several administrative items. Key topics included the ratification and acceptance of grant agreements with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for well sealing, the Department of Commerce for an urban heat island sensor network, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for continuum of care planning. Additionally, the Board authorized a fund transfer to the County Attorney's operating budget for invoice payments, approved local public safety funding for the Sheriff's Office, and accepted both a monetary gift and a grant award from the Ramsey County Library Friends.
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved a joint powers agreement with the Metro East Consortium for Adult Basic Education Services through June 30, 2027. Additionally, the meeting featured departmental updates through the County Connections presentation, outside board and committee reports, and an update from the Board Chair.
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Minutes
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The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting covering several administrative and operational items. Actions included approving a settlement agreement regarding a county legal matter, authorizing joint powers agreements with the state for election recount services and with the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, and approving a grant application for the Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative. Additionally, the Board authorized fund transfers for the Redevelopment Implementation Project to advance the Building Stronger Together initiative. A presentation regarding Joint Powers Agreement Modernization was held for informational purposes, and the Board concluded with a closed meeting regarding the Rice Creek Commons Outlot A site.
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