City of Kalona bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 2,811 · cityofkalona.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 27
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 283
- 141 vendors
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27 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Kalona's meetings, most in utilities and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 19: The agenda listed a discussion of the Ferguson Water Meter Replacement Project. No award is stated here, but the named project shows the city is working on meter replacement planning or rollout. Ferguson is the named company in the item, which is useful incumbent and follow-on intelligence for the next procurement or implementation step.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Utilities.
Latest awards: Tipsy Traveler for kalona Council to Consider Tipsy Traveler Event License (Oct 2026) and YMCA for kalona Council to Discuss YMCA Programming Rate Proposal (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Kalona's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Kalona has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Kalona buys from, taken from council records. 283 contracts with 141 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Kalona.
Questions about City of Kalona
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Kalona?
City of Kalona currently works with 141 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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 Kalona?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Kalona include City of Kalona — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kalona — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Kalona — 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 Kalona publish RFPs?
City of Kalona publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from City of Kalona. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Kalona?
At City of Kalona, 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 1 decision-makers at City of Kalona.
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What does City of Kalona spend the most on?
Based on 278 tracked contracts, City of Kalona spends most on Capital Projects (141), Public Works (52), Utilities (34), Grants (30), and Environmental Services (21). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_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 Kalona's current vendors?
City of Kalona currently works with vendors including TIPSY TRAVELER, YMCA, FERGUSON, ECOENE, EO CENE ENVIRONMENTAL, JOHNSTON, ELLEN, YODER, ARDEN, TIPSY TRAVELER’S LLC, GRONEWOLD, BELL, KYHNN & COMPANY PC, and WINE ABOUT IT LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_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 Kalona working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, City of Kalona is actively discussing: City of Kalona — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kalona — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Kalona — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kalona Council Considers Water Quality Grant & Housing Application, and Kalona City Council Meeting: Plat Review, Water Easements, Holiday Closure. 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 Kalona have?
City of Kalona currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (141), Public Works (52), and Utilities (34). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.