City of Palo bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 1,551 · cityofpalo.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 17, 2026
- 2 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 9
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Dec 15
- Contracts
- 1,513
- 433 vendors
The 30-second brief
9 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Palo's meetings, most in capital projects and utilities. The latest, from Aug 17: City Discussing Future Use for Non-Potable Water Station.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Parks & Recreation and Utilities.
1 open RFP, the next due Dec 15. Latest awards: Palo Cooperative Telephone for phone Service Payment to Palo Cooperative ($25.04, Aug 2026) and Stimson, Cynthia for mentoring Services Payment to Cynthia Stimson ($166.95, Aug 2026).
9 pre-RFPs tracked at City of Palo. See all 9, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Palo's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Palo is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Palo buys from, taken from council records. 1,513 contracts with 433 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Palo.
Questions about City of Palo
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Palo?
City of Palo currently works with 433 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, CONSULTING, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 11 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 Palo?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (90), Parks & Recreation (88), and Utilities (68), 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 Palo publish RFPs?
City of Palo publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from City of Palo. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Parks & Recreation, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Palo?
At City of Palo, 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 11 decision-makers at City of Palo.
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What does City of Palo spend the most on?
Based on 367 tracked contracts, City of Palo spends most on Capital Projects (90), Parks & Recreation (88), Utilities (68), Administration & Finance (65), and Information Technology (56). Contract types include UTILITIES, CONSULTING, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Palo's current vendors?
City of Palo currently works with vendors including PALO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE, STIMSON, CYNTHIA, WELLMARK BC/BS, SCHIMBERG COMPANY, HACH COMPANY, US BANK, HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS INC, IPERS, SPECTRUM PAINT COMPANY C, and IOWA ONE CALL. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, CONSULTING, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does City of Palo have?
City of Palo currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (90), Parks & Recreation (88), and Utilities (68). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.