Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vendor Radar?
Vendor Radar monitors public government agendas, minutes, packets, budgets, and procurement pages to find forward-looking contract signals for vendors.
Who is Vendor Radar for?
Vendor Radar is for companies that sell recurring or project-based services to local government, including construction, HVAC, janitorial, landscaping, IT, engineering, security, and related services.
How is Vendor Radar different from a bid board?
Bid boards usually show formal solicitations after they post. Vendor Radar watches earlier public-record signals like budget approvals, renewal discussions, contract expirations, rebid recommendations, and committee minutes.
What areas does Vendor Radar cover?
Vendor Radar currently monitors local government entities across Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
How are signals delivered?
Customers can review matched signals in the dashboard and receive email digests based on their service categories and territories.