City of Roland bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 1,344 · cityofroland.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 41
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 3,403
- 549 vendors
The 30-second brief
41 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Roland's meetings, most in capital projects and utilities. The latest, from Oct 21: The October 21, 2026 claims list includes REW Services at $1,950.00 for asbestos abatement under capital projects. That shows hazardous-material removal was already underway on a city project, although the packet does not identify the underlying facility. The commercial angle is any remaining abatement, disposal, or environmental follow-on tied to the same project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Copy Systems for roland Approves Copy Systems Printer Payments ($139.58, Oct 2026) and MGA for roland Claims Identify MGA Design Development Work (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Roland's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Roland has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Roland buys from, taken from council records. 3,403 contracts with 549 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Roland.
Questions about City of Roland
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Roland?
City of Roland currently works with 549 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 11 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 Roland?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Roland include City of Roland — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Roland — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Roland City Council Meeting: Budget, Zoning, Waste Management Decisions, 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 Roland publish RFPs?
City of Roland publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Roland. 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 Roland?
At City of Roland, 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 Cemetery, Public Works, Utilities, and Administration. 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 11 decision-makers at City of Roland.
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What does City of Roland spend the most on?
Based on 830 tracked contracts, City of Roland spends most on Capital Projects (489), Public Works (215), Environmental Services (49), Grants (42), and Professional Services (35). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Roland's current vendors?
City of Roland currently works with vendors including COPY SYSTEMS, MGA, COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES, GREAT AMERICA FINANCE, VEENSTRA & KIMM, DORSEY & WHITNEY, HACH, MANATT'S, CLOVER, and ISU/STORYCOMM. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. 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 Roland working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, City of Roland is actively discussing: City of Roland — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Roland — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Roland City Council Meeting: Budget, Zoning, Waste Management Decisions, Roland City Council Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure, and Grant Approvals, and Roland City Council Approves Budget Amendment and Yard Waste Program. 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 Roland have?
City of Roland currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (489), Public Works (215), and Environmental Services (49). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.