City of Cedar Rapids bids, RFPs and contracts
Cedar Rapids, IowaPop. 137,935 · cedar-rapids.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 93
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 13
- Contracts
- 5,693
- 999 vendors
The 30-second brief
93 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Cedar Rapids's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 20: The agenda included a professional services agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers, Inc. for the C Avenue NE over Dry Run Creek Bridge Rehabilitation project. The agreement amount was not to exceed $116,780. This is a selected engineering assignment tied to bridge rehabilitation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: Progression Lc for cedar Rapids Proposes Economic Development Grant (Oct 2026) and Midwest Commerce I for cedar Rapids Proposes Economic Development Grant (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Cedar Rapids's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Cedar Rapids is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Cedar Rapids buys from, taken from council records. 5,693 contracts with 999 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Cedar Rapids.
Questions about City of Cedar Rapids
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Cedar Rapids?
City of Cedar Rapids currently works with 999 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 48 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 City of Cedar Rapids?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Cedar Rapids include City of Cedar Rapids — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Cedar Rapids — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Infrastructure Committee Reviews Utilities, Construction Projects, 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 City of Cedar Rapids publish RFPs?
City of Cedar Rapids publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 165 solicitations from City of Cedar Rapids. 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 City of Cedar Rapids?
At City of Cedar Rapids, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Public Works, and Human Resources. 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 48 decision-makers at City of Cedar Rapids.
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What does City of Cedar Rapids spend the most on?
Based on 1,112 tracked contracts, City of Cedar Rapids spends most on Capital Projects (674), Grants (158), Public Works (108), Transportation (93), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (79). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Cedar Rapids's current vendors?
City of Cedar Rapids currently works with vendors including PROGRESSION LC, MIDWEST COMMERCE I, CONE ENTERPRISES LLC, TEXAS UNDERGROUND INC, NEW BUFFALO LAND CO LLC, PCI PARKING GARAGE INC, ADVANCED REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY, RELIANT FIRE APPARATUS, 2025 DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, and BOYSON ROAD DEVELOPMENT LC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Cedar Rapids working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, City of Cedar Rapids is actively discussing: City of Cedar Rapids — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Cedar Rapids — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Infrastructure Committee Reviews Utilities, Construction Projects, Cedar Rapids City Council Meeting: Reviewing Projects & Contracts (July 22, 2025), and Cedar Rapids City Council Considers School Rezoning, Landmark Designation. 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 City of Cedar Rapids have?
City of Cedar Rapids currently has 165 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (674), Grants (158), and Public Works (108). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.