Davis County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 9,230 · daviscountyiowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 24
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 9,831
- 1,873 vendors
- Decision makers
- 15
The 30-second brief
24 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Davis County's meetings, most in information technology and public works. The latest, from Oct 12: At the October 12, 2026 meeting, Engineer Ryan Schock reported on county crew work including blading, rock hauling, ditching, and skid loader work, plus damage on Lilac Avenue caused by a malfunctioning grain wagon. This was a status update, not a procurement action. It still signals ongoing road maintenance and potential repair needs in the county road program.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative for davis County to Consider Electric Utility Permit (Oct 2026) and Staples Inc for county Approves Staples Office Supplies ($140.29, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Davis County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Davis County buys from, taken from council records. 9,831 contracts with 1,873 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Davis County.
Questions about Davis County
How do I become an approved vendor for Davis County?
Davis County currently works with 1,873 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 15 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 Davis County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Davis County include Davis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Davis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Davis County — 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 Davis County publish RFPs?
Davis County 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 Davis County?
At Davis County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Davis County Coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act, Veterans Services, Engineering, Health, and 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 15 decision-makers at Davis County.
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What does Davis County spend the most on?
Based on 877 tracked contracts, Davis County spends most on Capital Projects (400), Public Works (248), Information Technology (93), Infrastructure & Maintenance (71), and Grants (65). Contract types include UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Davis County's current vendors?
Davis County currently works with vendors including SOUTHERN IOWA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, STAPLES INC, DC HARDWARE LLC, WASTE MANAGEMENT INC, HYVEE PHARMACY #3504, NEBLOCK, JEANETTE, ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, NEEBZ GRAPHIX LLC, SNYDER PARADISE MARKET LLC, and HAMILTON PRODUCE COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Davis County working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Davis County is actively discussing: Davis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Davis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Davis County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Davis County Supervisors Approve Legal Counsel & Address Maintenance, and Davis County Supervisors Meeting: Infrastructure, Grants, and 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.