Des Moines County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
102 buying signals are open at Des Moines County. See all of them free.
- County Amending Emergency Comms Agreement
- County to Hold Work Session on Jail Remodel
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Des Moines County Project Signals102 found
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Des Moines County: County Amending Emergency Comms Agreement
The county is amending its 28E agreement for shared public safety communications services. Any chang...
Des Moines County: County to Hold Work Session on Jail Remodel
The county is holding a work session with the Sheriff to discuss a jail remodel. This is a very earl...
Des Moines County: County Moving Forward with Jail Expansion Plans
Des Moines County is in the planning stages for a nearly $2 million jail expansion to add 8-10 new t...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Des Moines County?
- Des Moines County currently works with 2,998 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, MAINTENANCE, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 108 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 County?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Des Moines County include Des Moines County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Des Moines County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Des Moines 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 Des Moines County publish RFPs?
- Des Moines County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Des Moines County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Des Moines County?
- At Des Moines County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include DESCOM, Case Scheduling, and Animal Control. 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 108 decision-makers at Des Moines County.
- What does Des Moines County spend the most on?
- Based on 1,679 tracked contracts, Des Moines County spends most on Capital Projects (942), Public Works (299), Public Safety (210), Contract Admin (116), and Environmental Services (112). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, MAINTENANCE, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Des Moines County's current vendors?
- Des Moines County currently works with vendors including NYHART, BURLINGTON RENEWABLE ENERGY & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE, SEIRPC, PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND FINANCE, JOHNSON CONTROLS, BECKMAN FARMS, MEADOWS & MAIN, and TMT CONSTRUCTION & FACILITY CLEANING LLC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, MAINTENANCE, and LICENSE. 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 County working on?
- Based on 29 tracked meetings, Des Moines County is actively discussing: Des Moines County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Des Moines County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Des Moines County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Des Moines County Supervisors Discuss Wind Ordinance, Property, Budget, and Des Moines County Supervisors Discuss Renewable Energy Ordinance Draft. 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 County have?
- Des Moines County currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (942), Public Works (299), and Public Safety (210). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.
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