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City of Blairstown bids, RFPs and contracts

Iowa
Latest contract
Mar 18, 2025
20 months ago
Contracts
3
3 vendors
Decision makers
3
Population
709

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.

How they buy

Latest awards: Raccoon Valley Bank for bank asks for plaque design proposal (Mar 2025) and Dallas County Foundation for grant for museum shed (Mar 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Blairstown buys from, taken from council records. 3 contracts with 3 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Blairstown.

Questions about City of Blairstown

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Blairstown?

City of Blairstown currently works with 3 vendors across contract types including Plaque design proposal, Grant, and Funding. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 3 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 Blairstown?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Blairstown include Adel City Council Approves City Administrator Separation Agreement, Adel City Council Meeting: June 10, 2025 - Key Approvals and Policy Shifts, and Adel City Council Meeting: Key Approvals and Future Developments, 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 Blairstown publish RFPs?

City of Blairstown 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 Blairstown?

At City of Blairstown, 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 3 decision-makers at City of Blairstown.

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What does City of Blairstown spend the most on?

Based on 5 tracked contracts, City of Blairstown spends most on Capital Projects (3), Grants (1), and Recreation & Community Services (1). Contract types include Plaque design proposal, Grant, and Funding. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Blairstown's current vendors?

City of Blairstown currently works with vendors including RACCOON VALLEY BANK, DALLAS COUNTY FOUNDATION, and LIONS CLUB. These vendors span contract types like Plaque design proposal, Grant, and Funding. 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 Blairstown working on?

Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Blairstown is actively discussing: Adel City Council Approves City Administrator Separation Agreement, Adel City Council Meeting: June 10, 2025 - Key Approvals and Policy Shifts, Adel City Council Meeting: Key Approvals and Future Developments, Adel Historic Preservation Commission: Project Updates and Opportunities, and Adel City Council Meeting: FY25-26 Budget Approval and Development Discussions. 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.

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