City of Crescent bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 615 · crescentiowa.org- Latest pre-RFP
- May 11, 2026
- 6 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Contracts
- 502
- 228 vendors
- Decision makers
- 11
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1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Crescent's meetings, most in public safety. The latest, from May 11: City Tower to Host Public Safety Communications Gear.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Black Hills Energy for crescent Reports Black Hills Energy Gas Payment ($30.35, Sep 2026) and COX for crescent Reports Cox Phone and Internet Payment ($111.99, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Crescent's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Crescent buys from, taken from council records. 502 contracts with 228 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Crescent.
Questions about City of Crescent
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Crescent?
City of Crescent currently works with 228 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 11 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 Crescent?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Crescent include City of Crescent — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Crescent City Council Actions: Budget, Contracts, and Community Initiatives, and Crescent City Council Approves Grant, Art Project, Downtown Plan Stakeholder, 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 Crescent publish RFPs?
City of Crescent 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 Crescent?
At City of Crescent, 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 11 decision-makers at City of Crescent.
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What does City of Crescent spend the most on?
Based on 119 tracked contracts, City of Crescent spends most on Capital Projects (67), Public Works (20), Public Safety (11), Utilities (11), and Environmental Services (10). Contract types include UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Crescent's current vendors?
City of Crescent currently works with vendors including BLACK HILLS ENERGY, COX, FIRST IMPRESSIONS, AMERICAN NATIONAL MASTERCARD, VERIZON, BOUNDTREE, and DORSEY & WHITNEY. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and LEGAL. 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 Crescent working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, City of Crescent is actively discussing: City of Crescent — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Crescent City Council Actions: Budget, Contracts, and Community Initiatives, Crescent City Council Approves Grant, Art Project, Downtown Plan Stakeholder, Crescent City Council Prepares for FY 2025-26 Budget Amidst Key Projects and Policy Updates, and Crescent City Council Meeting Highlights. 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.