Lee County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 32,306 · leecounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 81
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 2,123
- 1,113 vendors
The 30-second brief
81 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lee County's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 20: The commission scheduled first reading of an amendment to the E911 Rural Addressing Ordinance. This is a policy update, not a procurement, but it signals ongoing work in the county's 911 addressing program. If the change drives mapping, address validation, or system updates, the next real buying conversation would follow the ordinance change.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Iowa Dnr for lee County Considers Iowa DNR Intergovernmental Agreement (Oct 2026) and Commercial Contracting Services ($79,500.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lee County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lee County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lee County buys from, taken from council records. 2,123 contracts with 1,113 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lee County.
Questions about Lee County
How do I become an approved vendor for Lee County?
Lee County currently works with 1,113 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 66 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 Lee County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lee County include Lee County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lee County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lee County Board Approves Budget, Discusses Zoning, Energy Bill Impacts, 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 Lee County publish RFPs?
Lee County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Lee County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Lee County?
At Lee County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Parks & Recreation. 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 66 decision-makers at Lee County.
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What does Lee County spend the most on?
Based on 1,383 tracked contracts, Lee County spends most on Capital Projects (836), Public Works (188), Public Safety (135), Grants (120), and Public Services (104). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lee County's current vendors?
Lee County currently works with vendors including IOWA DNR, COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, CAPITAL ELECTRIC LINE BUILDERS, NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DORE & ASSOCIATES, LANSING BROTHERS, CCS, CAPITAL ELECTRIC LINE BUILDERS LLC, and WEILER. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lee County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Lee County is actively discussing: Lee County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lee County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lee County Board Approves Budget, Discusses Zoning, Energy Bill Impacts, Lee County Zoning Hearing: Variances & Map Amendments Discussed; No Decisions, and Lee County Supervisors Meeting: Land Sale, Budget, and Project Approvals. 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 Lee County have?
Lee County currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (836), Public Works (188), and Public Safety (135). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.