Dubuque County bids, RFPs and contracts
Dubuque, IowaPop. 99,381 · dubuquecountyiowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 272
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 4,147
- 1,319 vendors
The 30-second brief
272 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dubuque County's meetings, most in information technology and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 27: The agenda calls out a new phone system funded with Enrich Iowa funds. The item shows a real technology need, but the agenda does not name a vendor or say the purchase was complete. The next watch point is whether the board moves from funding discussion into selection or implementation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Health.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory for county Partners With Laboratory for Private Well Testing (Oct 2026) and City of Dubuque Health Department for dubuque Approves Childhood Lead Prevention Subaward (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dubuque County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dubuque County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dubuque County buys from, taken from council records. 4,147 contracts with 1,319 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dubuque County.
Questions about Dubuque County
How do I become an approved vendor for Dubuque County?
Dubuque County currently works with 1,319 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Dubuque County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dubuque County include Dubuque County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dubuque County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Dubuque 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 Dubuque County publish RFPs?
Dubuque County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 461 solicitations from Dubuque County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Health. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dubuque County?
At Dubuque County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Dubuque County Conservation Board, Dubuque County Conservation, Conservation, Sunnycrest Manor Board of Trustees, and Health. 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 Dubuque County.
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What does Dubuque County spend the most on?
Based on 4,725 tracked contracts, Dubuque County spends most on Capital Projects (2,820), Grants (704), Public Health (470), Public Works (469), and Transportation (262). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dubuque County's current vendors?
Dubuque County currently works with vendors including IOWA STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY, CITY OF DUBUQUE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, DUBUQUE VNA, KEMP EXCAVATING, BUESING & ASSOCIATES INC, CITY OF BALLTOWN, DELAWARE COUNTY, and CZIPARS ORCHARD. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Dubuque County working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Dubuque County is actively discussing: Dubuque County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dubuque County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Dubuque County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Dubuque County Zoning Board Meeting: Variance Requests for Nov 5, 2025, and Epworth Urban Renewal Plan Amended: Projects, Budgets, Land Use Details. 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 Dubuque County have?
Dubuque County currently has 461 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,820), Grants (704), and Public Health (470). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.