Decatur County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
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- County Sheriff Chris Lane has a scheduled item to approve a vehicle purchase. The agenda does not name the vehicle type, vendor, or amount, so the buying decision is still pending at this meeting. The next decision point is the October 12, 2026 board meeting. This is actionable because a seller can still track the final vehicle spec and award outcome.
- County Attorney Reviewing Administrative Assistant Staffing Options
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Decatur County: County Sheriff Chris Lane has a scheduled item to approve a vehicle purchase. The agenda does not name the vehicle type, vendor, or amount, so the buying decision is still pending at this meeting. The next decision point is the October 12, 2026 board meeting. This is actionable because a seller can still track the final vehicle spec and award outcome.
Sheriff vehicle purchase pending; potential emergency vehicle lighting and upfitting opportunity.
Decatur County: County Attorney Reviewing Administrative Assistant Staffing Options
Decatur County Attorney Alan Wilson has an open discussion item regarding hiring an Administrative A...
Decatur County: Funds Being Transferred for Secondary Roads
The county is considering a fund transfer to its Secondary Roads Fund. This budgetary maneuver is an...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Decatur County?
- Start by reviewing Decatur County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in IA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 38 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 Decatur County?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Decatur County include Commissioners Meeting: Road Conditions, Land Use, & Community Initiatives, Decatur County Board Meeting: Budget, Financials, and Road Project, and Decatur County Commissioners Meeting: Road Projects, Grants, and Revitalization, 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 Decatur County publish RFPs?
- Decatur County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Decatur County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Decatur County?
- At Decatur County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Southern Iowa Trolley, Decatur County Public Health, Decatur County Jail, Civil, 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 38 decision-makers at Decatur County.
- What does Decatur County spend the most on?
- Based on 920 tracked contracts, Decatur County spends most on Capital Projects (436), Public Works (246), Recreation & Community Services (92), County Taxes (77), and Grants (69). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Decatur County's current vendors?
- Decatur County currently works with vendors including HLT AUTO & TIRE, NORTH LUMBER & HOME CENTER INC, CALHOUN BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC, GARDEN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY, DECATUR CO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SOLUTIONS INC, CFI TIRE SERVICE, ALLIANT ENERGY, LEON HARDWARE & APPLIANCES LLC, and IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Decatur County working on?
- Based on 21 tracked meetings, Decatur County is actively discussing: Commissioners Meeting: Road Conditions, Land Use, & Community Initiatives, Decatur County Board Meeting: Budget, Financials, and Road Project, Decatur County Commissioners Meeting: Road Projects, Grants, and Revitalization, Opioid Funds Meeting: Transportation Funding for The Ark and Spironza, and Decatur County Commissioners Meeting: Road Bids, Revitalization, & More. 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 Decatur County have?
- Decatur County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (436), Public Works (246), and Recreation & Community Services (92). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.
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