Hancock County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 10,528 · hancockcountyia.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 60
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 5,292
- 1,490 vendors
The 30-second brief
60 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Hancock County's meetings, most in legal & compliance and information technology. The latest, from Oct 26: Board Considers Resolution for Sale of County-Owned Surplus Land.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Bolton & Menk (Oct 2026) and Valsoft Corporation Dba Cott Systems for hancock County Considers Records System Contract Amendment (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Hancock County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Hancock County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Hancock County buys from, taken from council records. 5,292 contracts with 1,490 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Hancock County.
Questions about Hancock County
How do I become an approved vendor for Hancock County?
Hancock County currently works with 1,490 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 35 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 Hancock County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Hancock County include Hancock County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Hancock County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Hancock 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 Hancock County publish RFPs?
Hancock County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from Hancock County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Hancock County?
At Hancock County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, and Veterans Services. 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 35 decision-makers at Hancock County.
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What does Hancock County spend the most on?
Based on 778 tracked contracts, Hancock County spends most on Capital Projects (379), Public Works (169), Information Technology (90), Infrastructure & Maintenance (75), and Contract Admin (65). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Hancock County's current vendors?
Hancock County currently works with vendors including BOLTON & MENK, VALSOFT CORPORATION DBA COTT SYSTEMS, CLEAR LAKE INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANY, ANDERSON, GRANT, CRAWFORD, JOSH, NIELSON, ZACHERY, ANDERSON, BRENDA, and OLSON, TRISTA. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Hancock County working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, Hancock County is actively discussing: Hancock County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Hancock County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Hancock County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hancock County Supervisors' Meeting: Roads, Storage, and Appointments, and Hancock County Supervisors Meeting: Budget, Roads, and Maintenance Focus. 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 Hancock County have?
Hancock County currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (379), Public Works (169), and Information Technology (90). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.