Mills County bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 131
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 21
- Contracts
- 1,978
- 875 vendors
The 30-second brief
131 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Mills County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 27: Rex Plex Tennis Court Resurfacing and Repair Funding Request.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Brandon Towing for mills County Approves Brandon Towing Payment ($400.00, Oct 2026) and Opinion Tribune for mills County Approves Opinion Tribune Publications ($1,126.32, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Mills County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Mills County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Mills County buys from, taken from council records. 1,978 contracts with 875 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Mills County.
Questions about Mills County
How do I become an approved vendor for Mills County?
Mills County currently works with 875 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Mills County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Mills County include Mills County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mills County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Mills 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 Mills County publish RFPs?
Mills County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from Mills 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 Mills County?
At Mills County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Board of Supervisors, Fleet Management, Streets & Roads, Public Health, and Zoning. 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 58 decision-makers at Mills County.
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What does Mills County spend the most on?
Based on 1,524 tracked contracts, Mills County spends most on Capital Projects (797), Public Works (274), Public Safety (183), Environmental Services (136), and Grants (134). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Mills County's current vendors?
Mills County currently works with vendors including BRANDON TOWING, OPINION TRIBUNE, MALVERN LEADER, HEARTLAND TIRES & TREADS, PAPER TIGER SHREDDING, PHYSICIANS LAB, BOBCAT OF OMAHA, IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, BARRETT AUTO CENTER, and VISUAL EDGE IT. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Mills County working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, Mills County is actively discussing: Mills County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Mills County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Mills County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Mills County Supervisors Meeting: Pipeline Projects, Road Repairs & Resolutions, and Mills County Supervisors to Decide on FY25 Budget, Road Projects, Staffing. 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 Mills County have?
Mills County currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (797), Public Works (274), and Public Safety (183). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.