City of Onslow bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 197 · jonescountyiowaelections.gov/elected_officials/city/onslow- Latest contract
- Sep 16, 2025
- 14 months ago
- Contracts
- 158
- 117 vendors
- Decision makers
- 70
- Population
- 197
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Public Works.
Latest awards: Maquoketa Valley Electric for electric service extension in Anamosa approved (Sep 2025) and Peak Construction (Sep 2025).
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of Onslow buys from, taken from council records. 158 contracts with 117 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Onslow.
Questions about City of Onslow
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Onslow?
City of Onslow currently works with 117 vendors across contract types including Electric Service Extension, Easement, Construction, Building Materials, and Service. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 70 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 Onslow?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Onslow include Jones County Board Meeting: Licenses, Taxes, Personnel Actions Approved, Jones County Supervisors Meeting: Property, Roads, and Personnel Updates, and Jones County Supervisors Approve Wine License, Set Road Project Hearings, 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 Onslow publish RFPs?
City of Onslow 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 Onslow?
At City of Onslow, 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 Mayor's Office, White House, Public Works, and Community Development. 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 70 decision-makers at City of Onslow.
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What does City of Onslow spend the most on?
Based on 352 tracked contracts, City of Onslow spends most on Capital Projects (220), Environmental Services (52), Public Works (47), Grants (17), and Contract Admin (16). Contract types include Electric Service Extension, Easement, Construction, Building Materials, and Service. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Onslow's current vendors?
City of Onslow currently works with vendors including MAQUOKETA VALLEY ELECTRIC, PEAK CONSTRUCTION, STEEL COMMANDER, CHOSEN VALLEY TESTING, MIDWEST INJECTION, SOLUM LANG ARCHITECTS, ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, and NOVICK LAND SURVEYING. These vendors span contract types like Electric Service Extension, Easement, Construction, Building Materials, and 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 Onslow working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, City of Onslow is actively discussing: Jones County Board Meeting: Licenses, Taxes, Personnel Actions Approved, Jones County Supervisors Meeting: Property, Roads, and Personnel Updates, Jones County Supervisors Approve Wine License, Set Road Project Hearings, Jones County Supervisors Approve Contracts & Acknowledge Manure Plan, and Jones County Solid Waste Commission Reviews Finances, Projects, and Security. 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.