Des Moines Area Community College bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 9, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 24
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 3,564
- 1,447 vendors
The 30-second brief
24 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Des Moines Area Community College's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Nov 9: Des Moines Area Community College approves FY27 workforce training fund plan.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: DENMAN for DMACC Receives Fiscal 2026 Audit Report From Denman (Nov 2026) and A.D.R. Axles USA Inc for DMACC Allocates $250,000 To A.D.R. Axles Training Project ($250,000 total bond funding ($140,000 Series A; $110,000 Series B), Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Des Moines Area Community College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Des Moines Area Community College is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Des Moines Area Community College buys from, taken from council records. 3,564 contracts with 1,447 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Des Moines Area Community College.
Questions about Des Moines Area Community College
How do I become an approved vendor for Des Moines Area Community College?
Des Moines Area Community College currently works with 1,447 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 49 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 Des Moines Area Community College?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Des Moines Area Community College include Des Moines Area Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Des Moines Area Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and DMACC Board Approves Training Contracts, Capital Projects, and FY26 Plan, 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 Des Moines Area Community College publish RFPs?
Des Moines Area Community College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from Des Moines Area Community College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Des Moines Area Community College?
At Des Moines Area Community College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Student Affairs Deans. 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 49 decision-makers at Des Moines Area Community College.
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What does Des Moines Area Community College spend the most on?
Based on 616 tracked contracts, Des Moines Area Community College spends most on Capital Projects (264), Education & Training (234), Information Technology (46), Grants (45), and Professional Services (27). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Des Moines Area Community College's current vendors?
Des Moines Area Community College currently works with vendors including DENMAN, A.D.R. AXLES USA INC, ACCU-MOLD LLC, TPI IOWA LLC DBA TPI COMPOSITES INC, UMB BANK, N.A., VCS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, TENSION ENVELOPE CORPORATION, LIBRARY BINDING SERVICE INC, WALSH DOOR & HARDWARE COMPANY, and TELLIGEN INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Des Moines Area Community College working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Des Moines Area Community College is actively discussing: Des Moines Area Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Des Moines Area Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), DMACC Board Approves Training Contracts, Capital Projects, and FY26 Plan, DMACC Board Considers Teacher Contract Termination: July 31, 2025, and DMACC Audit Committee: FY2025 Audit Planning, Review, and Compliance. 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 Des Moines Area Community College have?
Des Moines Area Community College currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (264), Education & Training (234), and Information Technology (46). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.