Des Moines County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 38,077 · desmoinescounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 139
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 5,900
- 2,270 vendors
The 30-second brief
139 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Des Moines County's meetings, most in public safety and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 28: County Jail Replacing Failing Intercom and Lock Control System.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: NYHART for nyhart Actuarial Valuation Report on Agenda (Sep 2026) and Burlington Renewable Energy & Conservation Committee for county Discusses Recycling Trailer Use Request (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Des Moines County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Des Moines County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Des Moines County buys from, taken from council records. 5,900 contracts with 2,270 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Des Moines County.
Questions about Des Moines County
How do I become an approved vendor for Des Moines County?
Des Moines County currently works with 2,270 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 123 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 6 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 Treasurer, and Recorder. 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 123 decision-makers at Des Moines County.
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What does Des Moines County spend the most on?
Based on 1,712 tracked contracts, Des Moines County spends most on Capital Projects (949), Public Works (310), Public Safety (223), Contract Admin (116), and Environmental Services (114). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. 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, DAMERON, JEREMY R., CARL A. NELSON, JOHNSON CONTROLS, BECKMAN FARMS, and MEADOWS & MAIN. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. 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 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (949), Public Works (310), and Public Safety (223). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.