City of Oelwein bids, RFPs and contracts
Oelwein, IowaPop. 5,757 · cityofoelwein.org/home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 74
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 9
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,754
- 525 vendors
The 30-second brief
74 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Oelwein's meetings, most in information technology and grants. The latest, from Oct 12: City Clerk Transition Prompts Records Workflow Modernization.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Mehmert Tiling Inc for oelwein Approves Mehmert Tiling Airport Pay Application (Pay Application No. 1: $93,793.03; original contract price: $762,956.90, Oct 2026) and Kluesner Sanitation for oelwein Considers Fuel Surcharge for Kluesner Sanitation (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Oelwein's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Oelwein has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Oelwein buys from, taken from council records. 1,754 contracts with 525 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Oelwein.
Questions about City of Oelwein
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Oelwein?
City of Oelwein currently works with 525 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 41 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 Oelwein?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Oelwein include City of Oelwein — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Oelwein — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Oelwein — 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 Oelwein publish RFPs?
City of Oelwein publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from City of Oelwein. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Oelwein?
At City of Oelwein, 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 Police. 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 41 decision-makers at City of Oelwein.
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What does City of Oelwein spend the most on?
Based on 1,507 tracked contracts, City of Oelwein spends most on Capital Projects (893), Public Works (268), Grants (199), Infrastructure & Maintenance (81), and Environmental Services (66). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Oelwein's current vendors?
City of Oelwein currently works with vendors including MEHMERT TILING INC, KLUESNER SANITATION, CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES, MATT CONSTRUCTION, TP ANDERSON, BAKER ENTERPRISES INC, and TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Oelwein working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, City of Oelwein is actively discussing: City of Oelwein — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Oelwein — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Oelwein — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Oelwein City Council Meeting: Bridge Work, CDBG Project, Policy Updates, and Oelwein City Council Approves Licenses, Debates Solid Waste, Flood Solutions. 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 Oelwein have?
City of Oelwein currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (893), Public Works (268), and Grants (199). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.