City of Hills bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 913 · hills-ia.org- Latest contract
- Dec 27, 2023
- 2 years ago
- Contracts
- 32
- 25 vendors
- Population
- 913
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Utilities and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Central Iowa Televising (Dec 2023) and Hills Bank and Trust Company (Dec 2023).
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hills buys from, taken from council records. 32 contracts with 25 vendors.
Questions about City of Hills
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hills?
City of Hills currently works with 25 vendors across contract types including Service, Repair, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Hills?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (10), Utilities (10), and Administration & Finance (5), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Hills publish RFPs?
City of Hills publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Hills?
At City of Hills, 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.
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What does City of Hills spend the most on?
Based on 31 tracked contracts, City of Hills spends most on Capital Projects (10), Utilities (10), Administration & Finance (5), Grants (3), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (3). Contract types include Service, Repair, 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 Hills's current vendors?
City of Hills currently works with vendors including CENTRAL IOWA TELEVISING, HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, PYRAMID SERVICES, ELECTRIC PUMP INC., GINGERICH WELL & PUMP, LL PELLING, PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP, and WEST LUCAS TOWNSHIP. These vendors span contract types like Service, Repair, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.