Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for Howard County?

Accepted Answer

Start by reviewing Howard County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in IA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 38 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.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with Howard County?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Howard County include Bids Invited: Winn981024A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project in Iowa, IDALS Urban Conservation Projects Funding Opportunity - Pre-Applications, and IDALS Seeks Proposals: Nutrient Reduction Strategy Demonstration Projects, 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.

Question 3

Where does Howard County publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

Howard County 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.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at Howard County?

Accepted Answer

At Howard County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Police, and Treasurer. 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 38 decision-makers at Howard County.

Question 5

What does Howard County spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 29 tracked contracts, Howard County spends most on Environmental Services (16), Capital Projects (8), Public Works (3), and Grants (2). Contract types include Product, CONSTRUCTION, and Construction. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are Howard County's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

Howard County currently works with vendors including FLEXAMAT ENTERPRISES, B&M, SHIVE HATTERY, VONNAHME CONSTRUCTION, LEROY & SONS INC, HEALY EXCAVATING, B&S TILING, LAUBENTHAL ADAM, and ROGNES BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC. These vendors span contract types like Product, CONSTRUCTION, and Construction. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is Howard County working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 4 tracked meetings, Howard County is actively discussing: Bids Invited: Winn981024A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project in Iowa, IDALS Urban Conservation Projects Funding Opportunity - Pre-Applications, IDALS Seeks Proposals: Nutrient Reduction Strategy Demonstration Projects, and IDALS Wetland Project Bid Review: Cost Analysis & Vendor Selection. 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.

Howard County

Howard County Board Meeting Summaries4 found

Bids Invited: Winn981024A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project in Iowa

IDALS Urban Conservation Projects Funding Opportunity - Pre-Applications

IDALS Seeks Proposals: Nutrient Reduction Strategy Demonstration Projects

IDALS Wetland Project Bid Review: Cost Analysis & Vendor Selection

Howard County Vendors & Contracts85 vendors85 contracts

FLEXAMAT ENTERPRISES

B&M

SHIVE HATTERY

VONNAHME CONSTRUCTION

Recent Contracts85

Flexamat Enterprises awarded spillway erosion control product contract

B&M Bids on Wetland Construction Project in Sac County

SHIVE-HATTERY, INC awarded Winn970905C wetland construction contract

Vonnahme Construction bids nearly $349k for wetland project

LeRoy & Sons Inc bids $315k for IDALS project

Healy Excavating submits $302k wetland bid

B&S Tiling submits $317k wetland construction bid

Bid from Adam Laubenthal Rejected for Incomplete Submission

Rognes Bros. Excavating, Inc. submits wetland bid

LeRoy & Sons, Inc. bids on Sioux County wetland work

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How do I become an approved vendor for Howard County?

How do I win a contract with Howard County?

Where does Howard County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Howard County?

What does Howard County spend the most on?

Who are Howard County's current vendors?

What projects is Howard County working on?

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Howard County

Howard County Board Meeting Summaries4 found

Bids Invited: Winn981024A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project in Iowa

IDALS Urban Conservation Projects Funding Opportunity - Pre-Applications

IDALS Seeks Proposals: Nutrient Reduction Strategy Demonstration Projects

IDALS Wetland Project Bid Review: Cost Analysis & Vendor Selection

Howard County Vendors & Contracts85 vendors85 contracts

FLEXAMAT ENTERPRISES

B&M

SHIVE HATTERY

VONNAHME CONSTRUCTION

Recent Contracts85

Flexamat Enterprises awarded spillway erosion control product contract

B&M Bids on Wetland Construction Project in Sac County

SHIVE-HATTERY, INC awarded Winn970905C wetland construction contract

Vonnahme Construction bids nearly $349k for wetland project

LeRoy & Sons Inc bids $315k for IDALS project

Healy Excavating submits $302k wetland bid

B&S Tiling submits $317k wetland construction bid

Bid from Adam Laubenthal Rejected for Incomplete Submission

Rognes Bros. Excavating, Inc. submits wetland bid

LeRoy & Sons, Inc. bids on Sioux County wetland work

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81 more vendors selling to Howard County

Howard County Decision Makers38 verified

How to sell to Howard County

See how teams sell to Howard County

Common questions about selling to Howard County

How do I become an approved vendor for Howard County?

How do I win a contract with Howard County?

Where does Howard County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Howard County?

What does Howard County spend the most on?

Who are Howard County's current vendors?

What projects is Howard County working on?

Nearby Agencies

Stop chasing RFPs.Start shaping them.

Stop chasing RFPs.
Start shaping them.