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City of Mahaska bids, RFPs and contracts

Kansas
Latest contract
Jul 21, 2025
15 months ago
Contracts
23
22 vendors
Decision makers
44
Population
43

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.

How they buy

Latest awards: Your Private Bartender (Jul 2025) and Howard E Nyhart Company for the Howard E. Nyhart Company service agreement approved (Jul 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Mahaska buys from, taken from council records. 23 contracts with 22 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Mahaska.

Questions about City of Mahaska

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Mahaska?

City of Mahaska currently works with 22 vendors across contract types including License, Service, Settlement, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Mahaska?

Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Mahaska include Mahaska County Supervisors Meeting: Salaries, Licenses, & Agreements Approved, and Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary - June 2, 2025, 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 Mahaska publish RFPs?

City of Mahaska publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Mahaska?

At City of Mahaska, 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 Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Kansas Rural Water Association, Kansas Recreation & Parks Association, Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust, and Utilities. 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 44 decision-makers at City of Mahaska.

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What does City of Mahaska spend the most on?

Based on 20 tracked contracts, City of Mahaska spends most on Capital Projects (10), Public Works (4), Public Safety (3), Professional Services (2), and Environmental Services (1). Contract types include License, Service, Settlement, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Mahaska's current vendors?

City of Mahaska currently works with vendors including YOUR PRIVATE BARTENDER, HOWARD E NYHART COMPANY, DOLLAR GENERAL, SANDOZ INC, PURDUE PHARMA L.P., RACOM, OSKALOOSA LAW CENTER, SOLUTIONS, TASSEL RIDGE WINERY LLC, and JEFFERSON SCHOOL LOFTS. These vendors span contract types like License, Service, Settlement, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Mahaska working on?

Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Mahaska is actively discussing: Mahaska County Supervisors Meeting: Salaries, Licenses, & Agreements Approved, and Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary - June 2, 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.

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