Tama County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 16,796 · tamacounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 69
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 723
- 324 vendors
The 30-second brief
69 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Tama County's meetings, most in public safety and public works. The latest, from Oct 26: The board considered a resolution to authorize the county treasurer to deposit county funds at State Bank of Toledo and set the amount at $20,000,000. This is a treasury and depository administration item rather than a project purchase, but it is a concrete banking relationship signal. Financial institutions can use it to understand county cash management activity and renewal timing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Updates.
Latest awards: ALBERTSONS for tama County Considers Albertsons Opioid Settlement (Oct 2026) and Greufe, Paul for tama County HR Consultant Discusses Union Memo (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Tama County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Tama County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Tama County buys from, taken from council records. 723 contracts with 324 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Tama County.
Questions about Tama County
How do I become an approved vendor for Tama County?
Tama County currently works with 324 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 45 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 Tama County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Tama County include Tama County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Tama County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Tama 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 Tama County publish RFPs?
Tama County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Tama County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Updates. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Tama County?
At Tama County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Assessor's Office, Parks & Recreation, Health, City Attorney, and Tama County Public Health & Home Care. 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 45 decision-makers at Tama County.
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What does Tama County spend the most on?
Based on 834 tracked contracts, Tama County spends most on Capital Projects (396), Public Works (177), Public Updates (91), Contract Admin (87), and Information Technology (83). Contract types include OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Tama County's current vendors?
Tama County currently works with vendors including ALBERTSONS, GREUFE, PAUL, SAMUELS GROUP, STATE BANK OF TOLEDO, TOLEDO, STATE BANK OF TOLEDO, TRAVELING TAPSTER LLC, and ILLINOIS CASUALTY COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Tama County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Tama County is actively discussing: Tama County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Tama County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Tama County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Tama County Supervisors Discuss Road Projects, Approve Claims, Vacancy, and Tama County Supervisors Meeting: Approvals, Bids, and Infrastructure Projects. 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 Tama County have?
Tama County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (396), Public Works (177), and Public Updates (91). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.