City of Earlham bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 1,396 · earlhamiowa.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 20
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 293
- 133 vendors
The 30-second brief
20 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Earlham's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: The agenda scheduled Resolution No. 26-45 directing the sale of not to exceed $600,000 in anticipatory warrants, taxable series 2026. The financing decision was still pending the October 21, 2026 council vote. Municipal finance, underwriting, and bond counsel firms could monitor this short-term borrowing need.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: West Side Bar & Grille for earlham to Renew Alcohol Permit for West Side Bar (Oct 2026) and Perpetual Care Cd for perpetual Care CD Renewal Considered ($32,320.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Earlham's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Earlham has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Earlham buys from, taken from council records. 293 contracts with 133 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Earlham.
Questions about City of Earlham
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Earlham?
City of Earlham currently works with 133 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, FOOD_SERVICES, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 6 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 Earlham?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Earlham include City of Earlham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Earlham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Earlham City Council Meeting: Budget Amendment, Urban Renewal Report, 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 Earlham publish RFPs?
City of Earlham publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Earlham. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Earlham?
At City of Earlham, 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 Police. 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 6 decision-makers at City of Earlham.
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What does City of Earlham spend the most on?
Based on 483 tracked contracts, City of Earlham spends most on Capital Projects (313), Public Works (54), Public Safety (49), Grants (42), and Utilities (25). Contract types include OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, FOOD_SERVICES, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Earlham's current vendors?
City of Earlham currently works with vendors including WEST SIDE BAR & GRILLE, PERPETUAL CARE CD, CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF EARLHAM, BRICKER PRICE, GREATER MADISON COUNTY FOUNDATION, BOTANICAL BODEGA, CASEYS, PRAIRIE MEADOWS COMMUNITY BETTERMENT FOUNDATION, WATER CD, and GREATER DES MOINES FOUNDATION. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, FOOD_SERVICES, and LICENSE. 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 Earlham working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, City of Earlham is actively discussing: City of Earlham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Earlham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Earlham City Council Meeting: Budget Amendment, Urban Renewal Report, Earlham City Council Meeting: Lagoon Project, Budget Amendment & Fiber Study, and Earlham City Council Considers Insurance & Police Building on Sept 17, 2025. 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 Earlham have?
City of Earlham currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (313), Public Works (54), and Public Safety (49). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.