City of Dubuque
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- Urban Renewal & TIF District Redevelopment Planned
- City Manager Recruitment Timeline Established
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City of Dubuque Project Signals121 found
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City of Dubuque: Urban Renewal & TIF District Redevelopment Planned
The city has approved urban renewal plan amendments for four major areas, including industrial and h...
City of Dubuque: City Manager Recruitment Timeline Established
The city is recruiting for a new City Manager, with final interviews anticipated in March 2027. Whil...
City of Dubuque received and filed the public improvement contract for the ImOn Ice Arena Fire Alarm System Replacement with performance, payment, and maintenance bonds and approved it on October 5, 2026. A&G Fire, Inc. was the contractor. The project is awarded and moving into execution, which can create follow-on needs for alarm devices, testing, maintenance, and related life-safety work.
A&G Fire awarded ice arena fire alarm replacement project with potential follow-on.
City of Dubuque: On October 5, 2026 the council set a public hearing on a proposal to borrow up to $11,000 through the State Revolving Fund program for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase II loan initiation fee. The hearing was set for October 19, 2026. This is a small but specific funding action tied to lead service line replacement work.
City holding hearing to borrow via SRF program for lead service line replacement.
City of Dubuque: On October 5, 2026 the council selected the consultant for the Downtown Master Plan Update and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. The item passed 5-2, with Staver and Leyendecker voting nay. The work is no longer open, but the selected consultant will likely need support for implementation and related follow-on planning.
Master plan update execution offers downstream stakeholder engagement, communications, and program s...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Dubuque?
- Start by reviewing City of Dubuque's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a city in IA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 234 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 Dubuque?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Dubuque include City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Dubuque publish RFPs?
- City of Dubuque publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 434 solicitations from City of Dubuque. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Dubuque?
- At City of Dubuque, 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 Water, Utility Billing, Transportation Services, Information Technology, and Human Rights. 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 234 decision-makers at City of Dubuque.
- What does City of Dubuque spend the most on?
- Based on 5,387 tracked contracts, City of Dubuque spends most on Capital Projects (3,572), Public Works (706), Grants (702), Recreation & Community Services (215), and Environmental Services (192). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are City of Dubuque's current vendors?
- City of Dubuque currently works with vendors including SWIFT LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE, TIM HILDRETH BOILER COMPANY, MIDWEST KUSTOM CARTS LLC, MUEHRING, DERON, WESTPHAL & COMPANY INC, ORIGIN DESIGN COMPANY, MIDWEST INJECTION INC, TOP GRADE EXCAVATING, DUBUQUE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, and MODERN COMPANIES. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Dubuque working on?
- Based on 22 tracked meetings, City of Dubuque is actively discussing: City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Dubuque — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Dubuque: Water & Resource Recovery Center Upgrades Project Bids Sought, and HAP Contract: City of Dubuque & The Rose of Dubuque, L.P. Agreement. 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.
- How many active solicitations does City of Dubuque have?
- City of Dubuque currently has 434 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,572), Public Works (706), and Grants (702). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.
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