City of Aplington bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 1,084 · aplingtonia.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 7
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 482
- 202 vendors
- Decision makers
- 5
The 30-second brief
7 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Aplington's meetings, most in information technology and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 14: At the October 9, 2026 meeting, Tyler Peters representing the Community Club reviewed the estimate for a new ADA compliant website for the City. The Council approved splitting the cost 50/50 between the Community Club and the City. The minutes do not name the website vendor, but they record a funded website project moving ahead.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: WELLMARK for aplington Council to Consider Wellmark Insurance Renewal (Oct 2026) and Speer Financial for aplington Council to Review Speer Financial Debt Report (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Aplington's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Aplington buys from, taken from council records. 482 contracts with 202 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Aplington.
Questions about City of Aplington
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Aplington?
City of Aplington currently works with 202 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Aplington?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Aplington include City of Aplington — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Aplington — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Aplington City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, and Heater Purchase, 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 Aplington publish RFPs?
City of Aplington publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Aplington?
At City of Aplington, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Aplington Chiropractic, Grundy Center Family Dental, Parkersburg Family Dental, Administration, and Fire. 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 5 decision-makers at City of Aplington.
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What does City of Aplington spend the most on?
Based on 105 tracked contracts, City of Aplington spends most on Capital Projects (52), Public Works (21), Grants (13), Insurance (11), and Utilities (8). Contract types include INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Aplington's current vendors?
City of Aplington currently works with vendors including WELLMARK, SPEER FINANCIAL, BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC, OUR IOWA MAGAZINE, INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES, LEXIPOL LLC, MEDIACOM XTREAM, LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK, MC DOWELL & SONS CONTRACTORS INC, and BLACKTOP SERVICE CO. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Aplington working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, City of Aplington is actively discussing: City of Aplington — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Aplington — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Aplington City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, and Heater Purchase, Aplington City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Finances, and Services, and Aplington City Council Meeting Summary: Approvals and Key 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.