Black Hawk County bids, RFPs and contracts
Waterloo, IowaPop. 131,532 · blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 171
- 16 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 375
- Contracts
- 5,610
- 1,919 vendors
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171 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Black Hawk County's meetings, most in professional services and public safety. The latest, from Oct 27: Cost-Effective Short-Span Bridge Replacement Alternatives.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Health.
Latest awards: City of Waterloo for county Discusses Waterloo Evidence Facility Agreement ($750,000 initial investment, Oct 2026) and Black Hills Energy (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Black Hawk County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Black Hawk County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Black Hawk County buys from, taken from council records. 5,610 contracts with 1,919 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Black Hawk County.
Questions about Black Hawk County
How do I become an approved vendor for Black Hawk County?
Black Hawk County currently works with 1,919 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 94 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 Black Hawk County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Black Hawk County include Black Hawk County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Black Hawk County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County publish RFPs?
Black Hawk County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 375 solicitations from Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County?
At Black Hawk County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Black Hawk Township, Veterans Services, Elections, and Information Technology. 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 94 decision-makers at Black Hawk County.
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What does Black Hawk County spend the most on?
Based on 1,886 tracked contracts, Black Hawk County spends most on Capital Projects (1,105), Public Works (308), Public Health (203), Grants (157), and Public Safety (113). Contract types include FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, 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 Black Hawk County's current vendors?
Black Hawk County currently works with vendors including CITY OF WATERLOO, BLACK HILLS ENERGY, IOWA REGIONAL UTILITY ASSOCIATION OF NEWTON, IOWA, DUSK TO DAWN SALES, ASPRO INC, IOWA HHS, ORIGIN DESIGN, COPY SYSTEMS INC, and IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Black Hawk County working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, Black Hawk County is actively discussing: Black Hawk County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Black Hawk County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Black Hawk County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Black Hawk County Supervisors Meeting: Budget, Projects, and Funding, and Black Hawk County Supervisors Approve Contracts, Legislative Priorities. 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 Black Hawk County have?
Black Hawk County currently has 375 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,105), Public Works (308), and Public Health (203). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.