City of Urbandale bids, RFPs and contracts
Urbandale, IowaPop. 48,570 · urbandale.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 109
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 626
- Contracts
- 6,097
- 1,613 vendors
The 30-second brief
109 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Urbandale's meetings, most in capital projects and public works. The latest, from Oct 27: Douglas Avenue pavement markings, painted bump outs, and corridor traffic signal timing project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Urbandale Water Utility for urbandale Approves Municipal Water Payments (Multiple water-service invoices paid October 8, 2026; amounts visible include $329.05, $749.92, $133.28, $154.01, $851.50, $227.64, $5,293.73, $255.82, $40.86, $175.92, $154.00, $378.55, $572.83, $70.74, $20.89, $28.45, $35.17, and $502.15., Oct 2026) and FOCAL for urbandale Approves Professional Agreement With Focal (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Urbandale's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Urbandale has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Urbandale buys from, taken from council records. 6,097 contracts with 1,613 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Urbandale.
Questions about City of Urbandale
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Urbandale?
City of Urbandale currently works with 1,613 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 110 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 Urbandale?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Urbandale include City of Urbandale — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Urbandale — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Urbandale — 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 Urbandale publish RFPs?
City of Urbandale publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 626 solicitations from City of Urbandale. 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 Urbandale?
At City of Urbandale, 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 Community Development, Water Utility, Police, Parks & Recreation, and Engineering. 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 110 decision-makers at City of Urbandale.
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What does City of Urbandale spend the most on?
Based on 2,857 tracked contracts, City of Urbandale spends most on Capital Projects (1,831), Public Works (620), Grants (184), Recreation & Community Services (119), and Public Safety (103). Contract types include UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Urbandale's current vendors?
City of Urbandale currently works with vendors including URBANDALE WATER UTILITY, FOCAL, DENTONS DAVIS BROWN PC, MID AMERICAN ENERGY, HS CONCRETE INC, MANATTS INC, EYEMED, BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES, DES MOINES CONVENTION & VISITORSBUREAU, and BROTHERS CLEANING CORPORATION. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, and INSURANCE. 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 Urbandale working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Urbandale is actively discussing: City of Urbandale — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Urbandale — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Urbandale — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Urbandale Planning Meeting: Rezoning for Apartments & Bakery Operation, and Urbandale City Council Reviews 2026-2031+ Capital Improvements Program. 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 Urbandale have?
City of Urbandale currently has 626 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,831), Public Works (620), and Grants (184). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.