Humboldt County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 9,409 · humboldtcounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 31, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 62
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 10,945
- 1,713 vendors
The 30-second brief
62 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Humboldt County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and information technology. The latest, from Oct 31: County Planning Removal and Disposal of 400 Diseased Ash Trees.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Blacktop Service Company for final voucher approved for Blacktop Service Co project ($8,303.86, Oct 2025) and Comm 1 the Local 1 for telephone and Internet Services Paid to Comm 1 ($1,752.53, Oct 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Humboldt County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Humboldt County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Humboldt County buys from, taken from council records. 10,945 contracts with 1,713 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Humboldt County.
Questions about Humboldt County
How do I become an approved vendor for Humboldt County?
Humboldt County currently works with 1,713 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 20 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 Humboldt County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Humboldt County include Humboldt County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Humboldt County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Humboldt Conservation Board Meeting: Budget, Pipeline, & Trail Project, 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 Humboldt County publish RFPs?
Humboldt County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Humboldt County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Humboldt County?
At Humboldt County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, Assessor's Office, Parks & Recreation, and Community Development. 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 20 decision-makers at Humboldt County.
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What does Humboldt County spend the most on?
Based on 5,552 tracked contracts, Humboldt County spends most on Capital Projects (2,908), Public Works (1,868), Grants (333), Environmental Services (246), and Public Safety (197). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Humboldt County's current vendors?
Humboldt County currently works with vendors including BLACKTOP SERVICE COMPANY, COMM 1 THE LOCAL 1, GILMORE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, IOWA FIRE CONTROL, T MOBILE, VITZTHUM, KIMBERLEE, GERTSON, JENNIFER, and MATTS TIRE SERVICE. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, OTHER, 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 Humboldt County working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, Humboldt County is actively discussing: Humboldt County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Humboldt County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Humboldt Conservation Board Meeting: Budget, Pipeline, & Trail Project, Humboldt County Board Approves Road Projects, Funding, Discusses Policy, and Humboldt County Board Meeting: Claims, Resignations, & Infrastructure. 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 Humboldt County have?
Humboldt County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,908), Public Works (1,868), and Grants (333). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.