Utilities procurement in Wisconsin

Utilities procurement in Wisconsin sits at the intersection of two things: undefined. The largest Wisconsin state buyers are the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT — $2B+ annual lettings), Department of Administration (DOA commodities and IT), Department of Corrections, Department of Health Services, University of Wisconsin System (13 comprehensive universities plus UW Health), Wisconsin Technical College System (16 colleges), Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Instruction, and Department of Workforce Development. On ProcureTap you can browse the 7 open utilities opportunities in Wisconsin plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on VendorNet (vendornet. Utilities contracts in Wisconsin follow typical state and federal fiscal calendars — expect a spike in issuance in Q1 of each fiscal year. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many utilities solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Common questions — Utilities in Wisconsin

How do I register to bid on Wisconsin utilities contracts?

Register on VendorNet (vendornet.wi.gov) — the state's procurement platform for executive-agency solicitations over $50,000. Wisconsin MBE, WBE, and DVB certification is through the DOA Minority Business Development office at doa.wi.gov. WisDOT construction bidders need additional Contractor Prequalification. Milwaukee, Madison, and county governments require separate registrations.

Open Utilities bids in Wisconsin

IFB
14 days left Nov 24, 2026

Segmented Activated Graphite (SAG) Media

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District requests bids for Segmented Activated Graphite (SAG) Media. Emailed bids will be accepted at [email protected] until Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M....

IFB
13 days left Nov 23, 2026

Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5% Bleach) NaOCI (Mini-Bulk)

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District requests bids for Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5% Bleach) NaOCI (Mini-Bulk). Emailed bids will be accepted at [email protected] until Monday, November 23, 2026, at...

IFB
13 days left Nov 23, 2026

Sodium Hydroxide (NaoH) (Caustic Soda) Membrane Grade 50%, Liquid - Bulk delivery

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District requests bids for Sodium Hydroxide (NaoH) (Caustic Soda) Membrane Grade 50%, Liquid - Bulk delivery. Emailed bids will be accepted at [email protected] until ...

IFB
18 days left Nov 28, 2026

Renewable Energy Credits 2026-UWSP

The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point will be releasing a sealed bid for the purchased of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).  The bid will be released on Monday, November 2, at 8am CST.  The bidding...

IFB
25 days left Dec 4, 2026

Water Stable Isotope Analyzer

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is requesting bids/proposals for the purchase of a Water Stable Isotope Analyzer. Information for this solicitation can be found and responses MUST be entered o...

RFQ
8 days left Nov 17, 2026

Electric Motor Services

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services, Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI), is seeking to contract with two vendors to provide repair/service/replacement ...

RFP
32 days left Dec 11, 2026

Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Purchase

The City of Madison Mayor's Office, Sustainability and Resilience Program is seeking qualifications from qualified vendors for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many utilities procurement bids are available in Wisconsin?

There are currently 7 open utilities procurement opportunities in Wisconsin. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Wisconsin agencies post the most utilities bids?

The top agencies posting utilities bids in Wisconsin include Wisconsin VendorNet. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on utilities contracts in Wisconsin?

Browse the utilities opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new utilities bids posted?

New utilities procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Wisconsin. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.