City of Ames bids, RFPs and contracts
Ames, IowaPop. 68,220 · cityofames.org/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 80
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 1,878
- 808 vendors
The 30-second brief
80 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Ames's meetings, most in capital projects and public works. The latest, from Nov 4: East 13th Street Reconstruction & Shared Use Path Extensions.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Watts Electric Company for ames Contracts Watts Electric for Transmission Line Work (Nov 2026) and Pitts Lawn & Tree Service for cemetery Mowing Contract Increased for Pitts Lawn ($47,541 to $51,198, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Ames's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Ames is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Ames buys from, taken from council records. 1,878 contracts with 808 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Ames.
Questions about City of Ames
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Ames?
City of Ames currently works with 808 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 174 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Ames?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Ames include City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Ames City Council Approves Easement Vacations, Contracts, and Infrastructure, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Ames publish RFPs?
City of Ames publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 285 solicitations from City of Ames. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Ames?
At City of Ames, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 174 decision-makers at City of Ames.
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What does City of Ames spend the most on?
Based on 1,388 tracked contracts, City of Ames spends most on Capital Projects (595), Public Works (213), Transportation (199), Utilities (199), and Environmental Services (182). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Ames's current vendors?
City of Ames currently works with vendors including WATTS ELECTRIC COMPANY, PITTS LAWN & TREE SERVICE, ORCHARD INC, MOBOTREX LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC, HPC LLC, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, and HDR ENGINEERING INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Ames working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, City of Ames is actively discussing: City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ames City Council Approves Easement Vacations, Contracts, and Infrastructure, Ames City Council Meeting: Approvals, Events, and Key Decisions, and Ames City Council Meeting Summary: Key Decisions & Development Updates. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Ames have?
City of Ames currently has 285 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (595), Public Works (213), and Transportation (199). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.