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City of Ollie bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest contract
Jul 8, 2025
16 months ago
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
1,331
464 vendors
Decision makers
7

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: AMES for ames Gains $1.76M for Duff Ave Overlay ($1,760,000, Jul 2025) and CYRIDE for cyRide Awarded $400K for Electric Bus Replacement ($400,000, Jul 2025).

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Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Ollie has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Ollie buys from, taken from council records. 1,331 contracts with 464 vendors.

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Ollie

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

City of Ollie currently works with 464 vendors across contract types including Road Mill & Overlay, Vehicle Replacement, Traffic Fiber Network, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 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 Ollie?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Ollie include Ames City Council Meeting: Closed Session on Imminent Litigation, and Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Summary, 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 Ollie publish RFPs?

City of Ollie publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Ollie. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Ollie?

At City of Ollie, 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 Engineering, and Planning. 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 7 decision-makers at City of Ollie.

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What does City of Ollie spend the most on?

Based on 1,634 tracked contracts, City of Ollie spends most on Capital Projects (1,010), Public Works (415), Environmental Services (85), Grants (68), and Transportation (56). Contract types include Road Mill & Overlay, Vehicle Replacement, Traffic Fiber Network, OTHER, 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 Ollie's current vendors?

City of Ollie currently works with vendors including AMES, CYRIDE, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP, LANSINK CONSTRUCTION INC, CALIBER CONSTRUCTION LLC, S.M. HENTGES & SONS INC, and IOWA OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS. These vendors span contract types like Road Mill & Overlay, Vehicle Replacement, Traffic Fiber Network, OTHER, 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 Ollie working on?

Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Ollie is actively discussing: Ames City Council Meeting: Closed Session on Imminent Litigation, and Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Summary. 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 Ollie have?

City of Ollie currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,010), Public Works (415), and Environmental Services (85). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.

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