City of Estherville bids, RFPs and contracts
Estherville, IowaPop. 5,807 · cityofestherville.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 73
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,621
- 723 vendors
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73 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Estherville's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 22: Seeking Data Center Water & Cooling System Expertise.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Bolten & Menk for airport Commission Discusses Bolten & Menk Design Work (Oct 2026) and Ellsten, Tyler for tyler Ellsten to Perform Hangar Electrical Improvements (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Estherville's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Estherville has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Estherville buys from, taken from council records. 1,621 contracts with 723 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Estherville.
Questions about City of Estherville
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Estherville?
City of Estherville currently works with 723 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 Estherville?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Estherville include City of Estherville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Estherville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Estherville — 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 City of Estherville publish RFPs?
City of Estherville publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from City of Estherville. 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 Estherville?
At City of Estherville, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 33 decision-makers at City of Estherville.
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What does City of Estherville spend the most on?
Based on 598 tracked contracts, City of Estherville spends most on Capital Projects (310), Grants (114), Public Works (96), Library (45), and Transportation (33). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, 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 Estherville's current vendors?
City of Estherville currently works with vendors including BOLTEN & MENK, ELLSTEN, TYLER, BOLTON & MENK, HEARTLAND, BHA AVIATION, CW SUTOR PLUMBING & HVAC, FAST EDDIES'S, IOWA WASTE REDUCTION CENTER, WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION, and WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, 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 Estherville working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, City of Estherville is actively discussing: City of Estherville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Estherville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Estherville — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Estherville have?
City of Estherville currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (310), Grants (114), and Public Works (96). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.