Taylor County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Apr 16, 2026
- 7 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 123
- 97 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Taylor County's meetings, most in capital projects. The latest, from Apr 16: Procurement Planned for Sheriff, Jail, and EMS.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Health.
Latest awards: Ewart Insurance for taylor County Approves Officer Bonds Through Ewart Insurance ($100,000.00 for the Taylor County Treasurer; $20,000.00 each for the Taylor County Supervisors, Taylor County Attorney, Taylor County Auditor, Taylor County Recorder, Taylor County Sheriff, and Taylor County Assessor; $5,000.00 for the County Engineer, Jan 2026) and Godbersen-smith Construction Company & Subsid. for second-place bid rejected for bridge project ($1,278,149.75, Oct 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Taylor County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Taylor County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Taylor County buys from, taken from council records. 123 contracts with 97 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Taylor County.
Questions about Taylor County
How do I become an approved vendor for Taylor County?
Taylor County currently works with 97 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 19 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 Taylor County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (192), Public Works (30), and Public Health (27), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Taylor County publish RFPs?
Taylor County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Taylor County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Health. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Taylor County?
At Taylor County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Veterans Services, Auditor, Assessor, City Council, 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 19 decision-makers at Taylor County.
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What does Taylor County spend the most on?
Based on 283 tracked contracts, Taylor County spends most on Capital Projects (192), Public Works (30), Public Health (27), Grants (23), and Administration & Finance (11). Contract types include INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Taylor County's current vendors?
Taylor County currently works with vendors including EWART INSURANCE, GODBERSEN-SMITH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY & SUBSID., CHRISTENSEN BROTHERS INC, DIXON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A.M. COHRON & SON INC, IOWA CIVIL CONTRACTING INC, MURPHY HEAVY CONTRACTING CORP, NEW YORK LIFE, and BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY INC. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Taylor County have?
Taylor County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (192), Public Works (30), and Public Health (27). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.