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City of Boxholm bids, RFPs and contracts

Iowa
Latest contract
Apr 10, 2025
19 months ago
Contracts
351
95 vendors
Population
177

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Public Works leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.

How they buy

Latest awards: Staples Oil ($269.00, Apr 2025) and Sue Shreve ($550.00, Apr 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Boxholm buys from, taken from council records. 351 contracts with 95 vendors.

Questions about City of Boxholm

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

City of Boxholm currently works with 95 vendors across contract types including Service. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with City of Boxholm?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Boxholm include Boxholm City Council Meeting Addresses Key Fiscal and Operational Matters, Boxholm City Council Agenda: Key Financial and Infrastructure Discussions, and Boxholm City Council Meeting: January 9, 2025 – Financial Overview and Project Updates, 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 Boxholm publish RFPs?

City of Boxholm 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 Boxholm?

At City of Boxholm, 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.

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What does City of Boxholm spend the most on?

Based on 91 tracked contracts, City of Boxholm spends most on Public Works (40), Capital Projects (32), Grants (7), Public Services (7), and Environmental Services (5). Contract types include Service. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Boxholm's current vendors?

City of Boxholm currently works with vendors including STAPLES OIL, SUE SHREVE, LEAH PORTER, ALLIANT, XENIA, CHAD THEDE, WEBSTER CALHOUN, and IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. These vendors span contract types like Service. 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 Boxholm working on?

Based on 3 tracked meetings, City of Boxholm is actively discussing: Boxholm City Council Meeting Addresses Key Fiscal and Operational Matters, Boxholm City Council Agenda: Key Financial and Infrastructure Discussions, and Boxholm City Council Meeting: January 9, 2025 – Financial Overview and Project 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.

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