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City of Delaware bids, RFPs and contracts

Iowa
Latest contract
Feb 19, 2025
21 months ago
Contracts
41
33 vendors
Decision makers
1
Population
139

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: Prairie Road Builders for prairie Road redo seal coating for city (Feb 2025) and Amazon.com Inc. for amazon for Shade Structure Purchase ($170.00, Feb 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Delaware buys from, taken from council records. 41 contracts with 33 vendors.

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Delaware

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

City of Delaware currently works with 33 vendors across contract types including Service, Purchase, Repair, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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 Delaware?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Delaware include Delaware City Council Meeting Summary: February 19, 2025, and Delaware City Council Meeting Summary - January 8, 2025, 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 Delaware publish RFPs?

City of Delaware 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 Delaware?

At City of Delaware, 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 1 decision-makers at City of Delaware.

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What does City of Delaware spend the most on?

Based on 68 tracked contracts, City of Delaware spends most on Public Works (31), Capital Projects (25), Environmental Services (7), Grants (3), and Public Safety (2). Contract types include Service, Purchase, Repair, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Delaware's current vendors?

City of Delaware currently works with vendors including PRAIRIE ROAD BUILDERS, AMAZON.COM INC., NORTHWAY, STEVE MOYLE MASONRY, NORTHWAY PUMP AND WELL, SPEER FINANCIAL, ECIA, NORTHWAY WELL & PUMP, FL KRAPFL, and HIGHWAY 13 PROJECT. These vendors span contract types like Service, Purchase, Repair, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Delaware working on?

Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Delaware is actively discussing: Delaware City Council Meeting Summary: February 19, 2025, and Delaware City Council Meeting Summary - January 8, 2025. 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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