Johnson County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 218
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 24,742
- 5,023 vendors
The 30-second brief
218 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Johnson County's meetings, most in professional services and information technology. The latest, from Oct 21: Overdose Response and Public Health Collaboration Grant Applications.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Midamerican Energy for county Approves MidAmerican Energy Utility Payments ($16,332.22, Oct 2026) and Napa Auto Parts for county Approves NAPA Auto Parts Purchases ($115.94, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Johnson County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Johnson County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Johnson County buys from, taken from council records. 24,742 contracts with 5,023 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Johnson County.
Questions about Johnson County
How do I become an approved vendor for Johnson County?
Johnson County currently works with 5,023 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 80 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 Johnson County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Johnson County include Johnson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Johnson County Bridge Replacement: Derby Ave Bids Open Until Jan 27, and Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Construction Bidding Opportunity, 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 Johnson County publish RFPs?
Johnson County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 62 solicitations from Johnson County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Johnson County?
At Johnson County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Johnson County Public Health — Clinical Services, Johnson County Public Health, and Secondary Roads Department. 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 80 decision-makers at Johnson County.
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What does Johnson County spend the most on?
Based on 14,761 tracked contracts, Johnson County spends most on Capital Projects (9,555), Grants (2,504), Public Works (1,286), Public Health (743), and Recreation & Community Services (673). Contract types include UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Johnson County's current vendors?
Johnson County currently works with vendors including MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, NAPA AUTO PARTS, DEERY BROTHERS FORD LINCOLN INC, ADAMS MULTIMEDIA OF IOWA, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL FSB, HY-VEE INC, NEW IMAGE LAWN LLC DBA IOWA STRIPING, TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, WENDLING QUARRIES INC, and VIC'S COLLISION CENTER INC. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Johnson County working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Johnson County is actively discussing: Johnson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Johnson County Bridge Replacement: Derby Ave Bids Open Until Jan 27, Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Construction Bidding Opportunity, Johnson County Courthouse Renovation: Bid Notice, Deadlines, & Opportunities, and Johnson County EMA Storage Building: Addendum 1 - Key Updates & Dates. 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 Johnson County have?
Johnson County currently has 62 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (9,555), Grants (2,504), and Public Works (1,286). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.