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Johnson County bids, RFPs and contracts

Johnson County logoIowa City, Iowa
Latest pre-RFP
Nov 9, 2026
Pre-RFPs
227
20+ in the last 30 days
Open bids
1+
Next due Dec 1
Contracts
24,797
5,028 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

227 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Johnson County's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Nov 9: County Scheduling Public Hearings for Five Subdivision Plats.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

1+ open RFP, the next due Dec 1. Latest awards: RUBRIS for rubris Administers Albertsons Settlement Participation Forms (Nov 2026) and ALBERTSONS ($655 million in total remediation payments; Johnson County could receive approximately $250,410.53 over 9 years; no cost to participate, Nov 2026).

227 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Nov 9

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Johnson County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations Johnson County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who Johnson County buys from, taken from council records. 24,797 contracts with 5,028 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Johnson County.

Questions about Johnson County

How do I become an approved vendor for Johnson County?

Johnson County currently works with 5,028 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 80 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 Johnson County?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Johnson County include Johnson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Johnson County Bridge Replacement: Derby Ave Bids Open Until Jan 27, and Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Construction Bidding Opportunity, 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 Johnson County publish RFPs?

Johnson County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 63 solicitations from Johnson County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Johnson County?

At Johnson County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Johnson County Public Health — Clinical Services, Johnson County Public Health, and Secondary Roads Department. 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 80 decision-makers at Johnson County.

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What does Johnson County spend the most on?

Based on 14,769 tracked contracts, Johnson County spends most on Capital Projects (9,557), Grants (2,506), Public Works (1,288), Public Health (745), and Recreation & Community Services (673). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Johnson County's current vendors?

Johnson County currently works with vendors including RUBRIS, ALBERTSONS, GUIDELINK CENTER, IOWA VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT, ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY LLP, CITY OF IOWA CITY-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, CENTRAL SALT LLC, HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC, JCG LAND SERVICES INC, and LOWE'S. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Johnson County working on?

Based on 17 tracked meetings, Johnson County is actively discussing: Johnson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Johnson County Bridge Replacement: Derby Ave Bids Open Until Jan 27, Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Construction Bidding Opportunity, Johnson County Courthouse Renovation: Bid Notice, Deadlines, & Opportunities, and Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Addendum 1 - Key Updates & Dates. 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 Johnson County have?

Johnson County currently has 63 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (9,557), Grants (2,506), and Public Works (1,288). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.

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