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City of Rhodes bids, RFPs and contracts

Iowa
Latest contract
Jul 28, 2025
15 months ago
Contracts
78
56 vendors
Population
265

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.

How they buy

Latest awards: Iowa Ems Consultants for iowa EMS Consultants considered for Consolidation Study (Jul 2025) and Sports Facilities Companies for sports Facilities Companies considered for recreational plan (Jul 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Rhodes buys from, taken from council records. 78 contracts with 56 vendors.

Questions about City of Rhodes

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

City of Rhodes currently works with 56 vendors across contract types including Service, Membership, Legal Services, Purchase, and Signage. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with City of Rhodes?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Rhodes include Marshalltown Plan & Zoning Commission Reviews Noble & Linn St. Rezoning, Marshalltown Board of Adjustment to Discuss Key Permits & Variances, and Marshalltown City Council 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 Rhodes publish RFPs?

City of Rhodes 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 Rhodes?

At City of Rhodes, 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.

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What does City of Rhodes spend the most on?

Based on 242 tracked contracts, City of Rhodes spends most on Capital Projects (169), Public Works (28), Recreation & Community Services (19), Grants (18), and Public Safety (8). Contract types include Service, Membership, Legal Services, Purchase, and Signage. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Rhodes's current vendors?

City of Rhodes currently works with vendors including IOWA EMS CONSULTANTS, SPORTS FACILITIES COMPANIES, MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY, LEXIPOL, RDG PLANNING & DESIGN, ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE, LYNCH DALLAS, JENSEN FORD, NAGLE SIGNS, and BDH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. These vendors span contract types like Service, Membership, Legal Services, Purchase, and Signage. 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 Rhodes working on?

Based on 7 tracked meetings, City of Rhodes is actively discussing: Marshalltown Plan & Zoning Commission Reviews Noble & Linn St. Rezoning, Marshalltown Board of Adjustment to Discuss Key Permits & Variances, Marshalltown City Council Meeting Summary, Marshalltown City Council Meeting Summary: June 9, 2025, and City Council Meeting: Key Approvals and Future Development Initiatives. 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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