City of Fairfax bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 2,925 · cityoffairfax.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 68
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 6,183
- 1,314 vendors
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68 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Fairfax's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 20: Utility-Scale Battery Storage Engineering and Inverter Scoping.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Library and Public Works.
Latest awards: Welter Storage Equipment Company for fairfax Pays Welter for Pallet Racking ($2,810.00, Oct 2026) and Iowa One Call for fairfax Pays Iowa One Call for Locate Services ($56.70, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Fairfax's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Fairfax has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Fairfax buys from, taken from council records. 6,183 contracts with 1,314 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Fairfax.
Questions about City of Fairfax
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Fairfax?
City of Fairfax currently works with 1,314 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Fairfax?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Fairfax include City of Fairfax — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Fairfax — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Fairfax — 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 Fairfax publish RFPs?
City of Fairfax publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from City of Fairfax. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Library, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Fairfax?
At City of Fairfax, 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 17 decision-makers at City of Fairfax.
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What does City of Fairfax spend the most on?
Based on 1,359 tracked contracts, City of Fairfax spends most on Capital Projects (769), Library (257), Public Works (186), Recreation & Community Services (78), and Parks & Recreation (69). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Fairfax's current vendors?
City of Fairfax currently works with vendors including WELTER STORAGE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, IOWA ONE CALL, UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS LLC, DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, CINTAS INC, DAHM BASEBALL 10 LLC, HALL & HALL ENGINEERS INC, LATHEM TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE, CENGAGE LEARNING INC / GALE, and HALL & HALL ENGINEERING SERVICES. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. 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 Fairfax working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, City of Fairfax is actively discussing: City of Fairfax — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Fairfax — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Fairfax — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Fairfax City Council Meeting: Ordinances, Legal Advice, & Public Works, and Fairfax Planning and Zoning Review: Development and Regulation Changes. 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 Fairfax have?
City of Fairfax currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (769), Library (257), and Public Works (186). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.