Wisconsin Department of Administration

What Wisconsin Department of Administration does

The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is the flagship administrative agency of the State of Wisconsin, established in 1959 and headquartered in Madison at 101 E Wilson Street. It serves as the central coordinating body for all state executive branch agencies and constitutional offices, providing centralized services including biennial budget development support for the Governor's office, statewide procurement, financial management through the State Controller's Office, enterprise technology services, and human resources administration. DOA also interfaces directly with all 11 federally recognized Native Nations in Wisconsin on gaming regulation, coastal management, and intergovernmental matters, and serves local governments through municipal services payments, boundary review, and demographic services.

DOA's core operational divisions include the Division of Facilities Development (DFD), which staffs the State Building Commission and manages 300+ construction projects annually for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System through the State Building Program; the Division of Gaming, which licenses approximately 7,500 raffle organizations and 13,000+ active raffle licenses annually, regulates charitable bingo, and oversees Tribal casino compliance; the Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR); and the Wisconsin State Capitol Police. Technology platforms supporting these operations include eBuilder (a construction project management and bidding platform transitioned from the legacy WisBuild system in March 2024 with nearly 300 updates in its first year), the WALMS database for asbestos and lead survey tracking in state facilities, the A/E Data Records system for architecture/engineering firm qualification, and digital permitting/bidding systems. Mandatory pre-bid contractor certification under Wis. Stats. 16.855(9m) and ADM 20 consultant requirements create a structured compliance ecosystem.

DOA is funded through state appropriations and federal grants rather than commercial revenue; most services (construction bidding access, vendor registration, public records) are provided free of charge to eligible entities, while gaming license fees partially support regulatory operations. The 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget has been approved and signed, and DOA is executing the Vision 2030 initiative (launched May 2021) to right-size the state's real estate portfolio, shed underutilized properties, and modernize the state workforce. The agency does not operate a public API, has no disclosed AI capabilities, and serves exclusively a Wisconsin-domestic market with no global footprint.

Name

Wisconsin Department of Administration

Legal name

Wisconsin Department of Administration

Website

https://doa.wi.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Wisconsin Department of Administration is the flagship state agency of Wisconsin, headquartered in Madison, providing centralized procurement, financial management, construction project oversight, gaming regulation, and intergovernmental services to all state executive branch agencies, the UW System, and the 11 federally recognized Native Nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Administrative Services

NAICS

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140), Administration of Economic Programs (926)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Governor/Executive Office & Cabinet Administration (BPAIABAA)

Keywords

• Government administration
• Facilities management
• Public sector services
• State agency support
• Administrative operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wisconsin Department of Administration delivers centralized administrative and operational services to Wisconsin state agencies, local governments, and Native Nations. Core offerings include facilities planning, development and management for state-owned properties; regulatory oversight of the state gaming industry; and shared technology platforms (eBuilder, WALMS) used by agencies and partner governments to manage projects, assets, and logistics.

Product overview

The Wisconsin Department of Administration provides a broad portfolio of administrative and government services through its various divisions. Key service areas include construction project management through the Division of Facilities Development (DFD), which administers the State Building Program, Single Prime Bidding, Small Project Program, and contractor/AE certification; gaming regulation through the Division of Gaming covering charitable raffles and Indian gaming; public records and government transparency services; and real estate portfolio management including the Vision 2030 initiative. The department operates digital platforms including eBuilder for construction project bidding, the A/E Data Records system for consultant qualification management, and WALMS for asbestos/lead compliance tracking. These services collectively support state government operations, local governments, businesses, and citizens through centralized administrative functions, regulatory compliance, and property management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Division of Facilities Development (DFD): Responsible for staffing the State Building Commission and developing/implementing the biennial State Building Program
• Division of Gaming
• Vision 2030

Products and services

• Facilities Development and Management Services Planning, development, and management services for state-owned facilities and real estate, delivered to Wisconsin state agencies and partner governments.
• Gaming Regulatory Oversight Statewide regulatory oversight of Wisconsin's gaming industry, including licensing, compliance, and enforcement activities administered on behalf of the state.
• eBuilder Platform Construction and project management information system used by Wisconsin agencies and partner governments to plan, track, and report on state facilities and capital projects.
• WALMS (Wisconsin Asset/Logistics Management System) Statewide logistics, asset, and inventory management platform used to track and administer state property, supplies, and related logistics.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 11 Federally Recognized Native Nations in WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOA works with all 11 federally recognized Native Nations in Wisconsin on gaming regulatory compliance, coastal programs, and other intergovernmental initiatives. This includes tribal gaming oversight through the Office of Indian Gaming and Regulatory Compliance.
• Office of the GovernorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOA serves as the flagship agency supporting the Office of the Governor, primarily assisting with the biennial state budget development and coordination of statewide government operations.
• State Building CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOA's Division of Facilities Development (DFD) staffs the State Building Commission and develops/implements the biennial State Building Program covering construction of new buildings and remodeling/renovation/maintenance of existing facilities.
• University of Wisconsin SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOA manages state construction projects for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System, including facility development, remodeling, and maintenance projects across UW campuses.
• All Wisconsin State Executive Branch AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOA provides centralized purchasing, financial management, enterprise technology, and facilities services for all state executive branch agencies through shared services model.
• Certified Architecture/Engineering FirmsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDFD partners with certified A/E firms for design services on state construction projects. Firms must maintain current AE Data Records in eBuilder per ADM 20 requirements and participate in selection processes for projects.
• Certified Construction ContractorsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDOA requires mandatory pre-bid contractor certification per Wis. Stats. 16.855(9m). All contractors must be certified before submitting bids on state construction projects. Certification is valid for two-year periods.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California Department of General Services: California's central administrative agency providing procurement, real estate, facilities management, and contracting services to state government. Closely mirrors Wisconsin DOA's role as the flagship shared-services hub for a state executive branch.
• Ohio Department of Administrative Services: Ohio's central administrative department handling procurement, fleet, facilities, and human resources for the state. Direct state-level peer for Wisconsin DOA's centralized service delivery model.
• Illinois Department of Central Management Services: Illinois's central administrative agency providing procurement, facilities, fleet, and human resource shared services to state government. Functionally parallel to Wisconsin DOA's shared-services mandate.
• Texas Facilities Commission: Texas agency responsible for state facilities management, construction, leasing, and procurement of goods and services. Highly comparable to Wisconsin DOA's real estate, facilities development, and procurement portfolios.
• Pennsylvania Department of General Services: Pennsylvania's central administrative agency overseeing procurement, construction, real estate, and facilities for state government. Closely aligned with Wisconsin DOA's DFD and procurement operations.
• Florida Department of Management Services: Florida's central administrative agency providing real estate, facilities, procurement, and fleet services to state government. Comparable statewide scale and shared-services mandate to Wisconsin DOA.
• Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget: Michigan's central administrative department covering technology, procurement, facilities, and budget. Combines Wisconsin DOA's enterprise technology, procurement, and facilities functions under one roof.
• New York State Office of General Services: New York's central administrative agency delivering procurement, facilities management, and design and construction oversight to state agencies. Directly comparable to Wisconsin DOA's DFD and centralized purchasing functions.
• Minnesota Department of Administration: Minnesota's central administrative department managing state buildings, procurement, real estate, and intergovernmental relations. Regional peer with nearly identical scope to Wisconsin DOA, including tribal coordination.

Others

• Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder): Provider of the eBuilder construction project management platform that Wisconsin DOA adopted in 2024. While a vendor rather than peer, it is the underlying technology stack for DOA's construction bidding and contractor certification operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wisconsindoa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WisconsinDOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WisconsinDOA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/administration-wisconsin-department-of
• Instagraminstagram.com/wisconsindoa

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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