City of Wapello bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 1,979 · wapello.org- Latest contract
- Jul 29, 2025
- 15 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 25
- 22 vendors
- Population
- 1,979
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: River Hills Community Health (Jul 2025) and Food Bank of Iowa for wapello County contributes $20K to Food Bank of Iowa ($20,000.00, Jul 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Wapello has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Wapello buys from, taken from council records. 25 contracts with 22 vendors.
Questions about City of Wapello
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Wapello?
City of Wapello currently works with 22 vendors across contract types including Service, Real Property Purchase, Product, Renewal, and License. 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 Wapello?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Wapello include Wapello County Board Approves Budget, Contracts & Land Purchase, Wapello County Supervisors Meeting: Jail Expansion, Budget, US Bank Purchase, and Ottumwa/Wapello Solid Waste Meeting: Fees, Engineering, & Opportunities, 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 Wapello publish RFPs?
City of Wapello publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Wapello. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Administration & Finance, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Wapello?
At City of Wapello, 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 Wapello spend the most on?
Based on 28 tracked contracts, City of Wapello spends most on Capital Projects (21), Administration & Finance (2), Environmental Services (2), Grants (2), and County Taxes (1). Contract types include Service, Real Property Purchase, Product, Renewal, and License. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Wapello's current vendors?
City of Wapello currently works with vendors including RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH, FOOD BANK OF IOWA, IOWA LEGAL AID, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WAPELLO COUNTY, RECORDER BLACK ICE, NYHART CONSULTING, and THE SAMUELS GROUP INC.. These vendors span contract types like Service, Real Property Purchase, Product, Renewal, and License. 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 Wapello working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, City of Wapello is actively discussing: Wapello County Board Approves Budget, Contracts & Land Purchase, Wapello County Supervisors Meeting: Jail Expansion, Budget, US Bank Purchase, Ottumwa/Wapello Solid Waste Meeting: Fees, Engineering, & Opportunities, and Wapello County Board Sets Assistant to Engineer Wage. 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 Wapello have?
City of Wapello currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (21), Administration & Finance (2), and Environmental Services (2). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.