Find Public Safety & Emergency RFPs in Wisconsin

11 active opportunities· Updated daily

8+ agencies4 set-aside5 with posted budget

Active public safety & emergency opportunities in Wisconsin right now come from agencies including DEPT OF DEFENSE, City of Milwaukee and County of Dane, among others. The nearest deadline is September 9, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find public safety & emergency bids in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin public safety & emergency solicitations are spread across 8+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Wisconsin sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a public safety & emergency bid is worth your time. The 11 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Fuel Systems Operator ServicesDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-09HZC$5.0M
Fiber Optic Communications - Public Safety Communications FacilityCounty of Dane2026-09-09Minority Business Enterprise$1.5M
Aircraft Lifting Systems for Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft RecoveryDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-15Total Small Business Set-Aside$2.0M
RFB27-006 Simulated Ambulance TrainerMadison Area Technical College, Purchasing Dept2026-09-17-$300K
Vendor Service Contract for Police Vehicle Upfitting ServicesCity of Milwaukee2026-09-18--
Model Year 2027 Passenger, Van, Law Enforcement Vehicles & Light-Duty Trucks in…Department of Administration2026-09-24--
Public Safety Radio TowerRacine County2026-10-01-$2.0M
W911SA26QA238DEPT OF DEFENSE2026-10-05SBA-
Commodity Contract for Police Patrol VesselCity of Milwaukee2026-10-20--
Police Officer - City of La Crosse, WILeague of Wisconsin Municipalities2026-11-02--
City Hall and Police Department Window Replacement ProjectBurlingtonTBD--

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Tips for Winning Public Safety & Emergency Contracts in Wisconsin

  • FEMA grants (Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Areas Security Initiative, SAFER, AFG) drive billions in state/local public safety procurement. Monitor FEMA grant awards: funded agencies must procure equipment competitively within specific timelines.
  • The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) from FEMA defines what equipment is eligible for DHS grant funding. Ensure your products have AEL codes: agencies can only buy grant-funded equipment from the approved list.
  • Public safety procurement often uses cooperative contracts (Houston-Galveston Area Council / BuyBoard, Sourcewell) for vehicles, equipment, and technology. Getting on these cooperatives gives access to thousands of fire, EMS, and law enforcement buyers.

Public Safety & Emergency RFP FAQ

How do FEMA grants create procurement opportunities?

FEMA distributes billions annually through programs like HSGP (Homeland Security Grant Program), UASI (Urban Areas Security Initiative), SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response), and AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grants). Grant recipients must follow 2 CFR Part 200 procurement rules, creating competitive bidding opportunities for equipment, training, planning, and exercises.

What is the FEMA Authorized Equipment List?

The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categorizes equipment eligible for DHS/FEMA grant funding. It covers categories like personal protective equipment, CBRNE detection, communications, cyber security, and physical security. Vendors should ensure their products have assigned AEL codes and reference them in proposals to grant-funded agencies.

How do 911/dispatch system procurements work?

911 dispatch systems (CAD, phone systems, radio consoles) are procured by county or regional 911 authorities, often funded by 911 surcharge revenue. These are typically large, multi-year contracts with competitive RFP processes. Next Generation 911 (NG911) migration is driving significant new investment nationwide as systems transition from analog to IP-based technology.

Are there set-asides for small businesses in public safety procurement?

Federal DHS contracts have standard SBA small business set-asides. State and local agencies may have their own small business programs. However, many public safety procurements are exempt from typical procurement rules in declared emergencies. The COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) hiring grants and JAG (Justice Assistance Grants) program also drive local procurement with federal compliance requirements.

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