City of Sheldon bids, RFPs and contracts
Sheldon, IowaPop. 5,575 · sheldoniowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 88
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 2,159
- 1,045 vendors
The 30-second brief
88 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Sheldon's meetings, most in administration & finance and equipment. The latest, from Oct 21: Modification of the street superintendent's job description to incorporate supervisory duties over cemetery and park departments.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC Dba Family Dollar #33593 for sheldon Council to Consider Family Dollar Permit Renewal (Oct 2026) and MY-LOR for sheldon Approves My-Lor Identification Tag Purchase ($98.05, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Sheldon's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Sheldon has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Sheldon buys from, taken from council records. 2,159 contracts with 1,045 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Sheldon.
Questions about City of Sheldon
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Sheldon?
City of Sheldon currently works with 1,045 vendors across contract types including OTHER, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 13 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 Sheldon?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Sheldon include City of Sheldon — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sheldon — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Sheldon — 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 Sheldon publish RFPs?
City of Sheldon publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from City of Sheldon. 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 Sheldon?
At City of Sheldon, 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 De Kruif Disposal, Administration, and Public Works. 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 13 decision-makers at City of Sheldon.
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What does City of Sheldon spend the most on?
Based on 2,057 tracked contracts, City of Sheldon spends most on Capital Projects (1,276), Public Works (352), Grants (200), Public Safety (124), and Administration & Finance (105). Contract types include OTHER, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Sheldon's current vendors?
City of Sheldon currently works with vendors including FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF IOWA LLC DBA FAMILY DOLLAR #33593, MY-LOR, QUADIENT, ACCO, VAN WYK TRUCKING, O'BRIEN CO EXT, THOMPSON SOLUTIONS, FOUNDATION LAB, NEBRASKA GENERATOR, and TCA. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and CONSULTING. 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 Sheldon working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, City of Sheldon is actively discussing: City of Sheldon — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sheldon — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Sheldon — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Sheldon City Council Meeting: Approvals, Budget, and Downtown Updates, and Sheldon Cemetery Board Meeting: FY27 Budget, GIS, & Maintenance. 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 Sheldon have?
City of Sheldon currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,276), Public Works (352), and Grants (200). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.