City of Orchard bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 65 · mitchellcountyelections.iowa.gov/elected_officials/city- Latest contract
- May 13, 2025
- 18 months ago
- Contracts
- 2
- 2 vendors
- Decision makers
- 60
- Population
- 65
The 30-second brief
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Osage County for osage City Approves $13,290 Solid Waste Payment ($13,290.25, May 2025) and Hawkeye Helicopter for hawkeye Helicopter Secures Lease at Osage Airport ($12,000, May 2025).
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of Orchard buys from, taken from council records. 2 contracts with 2 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Orchard.
Questions about City of Orchard
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Orchard?
City of Orchard currently works with 2 vendors across contract types including Service, and Lease. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 60 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 Orchard?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Orchard include Osage City Council: Infrastructure, Appointments, and Community Discussions, 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 Orchard publish RFPs?
City of Orchard 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 Orchard?
At City of Orchard, 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 Stacyville, St. Ansgar, Riceville, Osage, and Orchard. 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 60 decision-makers at City of Orchard.
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What does City of Orchard spend the most on?
Based on 6 tracked contracts, City of Orchard spends most on Capital Projects (3), Environmental Services (1), Public Safety (1), and Public Works (1). Contract types include Service, and Lease. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Orchard's current vendors?
City of Orchard currently works with vendors including OSAGE COUNTY, and HAWKEYE HELICOPTER. These vendors span contract types like Service, and Lease. 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 Orchard working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, City of Orchard is actively discussing: Osage City Council: Infrastructure, Appointments, and Community Discussions. 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.
