Iowa County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 30, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 41
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 482
- 309 vendors
The 30-second brief
41 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Iowa County's meetings, most in transportation and insurance. The latest, from Oct 30: County Scheduling Procurement for Comprehensive Insurance RFP.
Insurance leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: City of Marengo for iowa County Discussing Legal Services With Marengo (Oct 2026) and Johnson Controls for iowa County to Discuss Johnson Controls Service Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Iowa County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Iowa County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Iowa County buys from, taken from council records. 482 contracts with 309 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Iowa County.
Questions about Iowa County
How do I become an approved vendor for Iowa County?
Iowa County currently works with 309 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 67 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 Iowa County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Iowa County include Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Iowa County publish RFPs?
Iowa County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Iowa County. The most active RFP sectors are Insurance, Transportation, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Iowa County?
At Iowa County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Iowa County Public Health, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and Emergency Medical Services. 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 67 decision-makers at Iowa County.
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What does Iowa County spend the most on?
Based on 62 tracked contracts, Iowa County spends most on Insurance (19), Transportation (17), Administration & Finance (9), Infrastructure & Maintenance (9), and Legal & Compliance (8). Contract types include LEGAL, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Iowa County's current vendors?
Iowa County currently works with vendors including CITY OF MARENGO, JOHNSON CONTROLS, LL PELLING, HAMLIN, SCOTT, MIDWEST FESTIVALS LLC, TAMA COUNTY, W21 CONSULTANT, MIDDLE AMANA CHIP SEAL, HARLEY YORK, YORK CONSTRUCTION, and CALKINS CONCRETE LLC. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Iowa County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Iowa County is actively discussing: Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Iowa County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Blackhawk Lake Meeting: Shed Bids, Shower House, and 2026 Budget, and Cobb-Highland Recreation Commission Meeting: Budget & Infrastructure. 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 Iowa County have?
Iowa County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Insurance (19), Transportation (17), and Administration & Finance (9). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.