City of Des Moines
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City of Des Moines Project Signals96 found
Upcoming projects, hiring plans, and grant funding Civic IQ has detected at City of Des Moines — before the RFP. Click any signal for the full breakdown.
City of Des Moines: Environmental Site Assessment for Redevelopment
An applicant for a redevelopment project at a former commercial greenhouse site has commissioned an ...
City of Des Moines: Reviewing School Parking Lot Lighting Pollution
A resident complaint has prompted the City of Des Moines to review parking lot lighting at Lovejoy S...
City of Des Moines: Pedestrian Safety & Crosswalk Assessment Needs Identified
Discussions around DART bus routes have highlighted a need for well-defined crosswalks and pedestria...
City of Des Moines: Infrastructure Upgrades Needed for Housing Project
A new senior housing development has raised concerns about water runoff and sewer capacity, indicati...
City of Des Moines: Skywalk Repair Approved, Office Development on Hold
The City of Des Moines approved a contract for the repair of the Fifth Street skywalk. Discussions a...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Des Moines?
- Start by reviewing City of Des Moines's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a city in IA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 39 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 Des Moines?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Des Moines include City of Des Moines — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Des Moines — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Frasier Ave. Property: Design Alteration Approved with Conditions, 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 Des Moines publish RFPs?
- City of Des Moines publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 61 solicitations from City of Des Moines. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Des Moines?
- At City of Des Moines, 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 Neighborhood Services Department — Federal Funds Division, Neighborhood Services Department, Street Maintenance Division, Department of Public Works, Finance Department, Procurement Division, and Parks and 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 39 decision-makers at City of Des Moines.
- What does City of Des Moines spend the most on?
- Based on 3,163 tracked contracts, City of Des Moines spends most on Capital Projects (1,852), Public Works (672), Grants (348), Transportation (172), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (119). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, 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 City of Des Moines's current vendors?
- City of Des Moines currently works with vendors including GREATER DES MOINES PUBLIC ART FOUNDATION, HOUSBY MACK INC, RAMAKER AND ASSOCIATES INC, ZIEGLER INC, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF), INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, MINTURN INC, IOWA STATE FAIR AUTHORITY, KIRKHAM MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES INC, and MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, 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 City of Des Moines working on?
- Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Des Moines is actively discussing: City of Des Moines — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Des Moines — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Frasier Ave. Property: Design Alteration Approved with Conditions, Des Moines Seeks Proposals for City-Wide Speed Management Study (ID 01-2026-004), and De Moines Zoning Board OKs Market, Signage; Rejects Sign Variance Request. 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 Des Moines have?
- City of Des Moines currently has 61 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,852), Public Works (672), and Grants (348). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.
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