O'brien County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 14,220 · obriencounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 27
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 9,100
- 2,036 vendors
The 30-second brief
27 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in O'brien County's meetings, most in public works and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 13: Speed Limit Change Under Consideration.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: A&b Pure Water for three-Year Pure Water Contract Up for Approval (Oct 2026) and Premier Communications for utility Construction Permit Application Set for Review (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in O'brien County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations O'brien County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who O'brien County buys from, taken from council records. 9,100 contracts with 2,036 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at O'brien County.
Questions about O'brien County
How do I become an approved vendor for O'brien County?
O'brien County currently works with 2,036 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 O'brien County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at O'brien County include O'Brien County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), O'Brien County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and O'Brien County Supervisors Meeting: Contract, Property, Budget Discussion, 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 O'brien County publish RFPs?
O'brien County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from O'brien 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 O'brien County?
At O'brien County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Treasurer, Auditor, City Council, and Motor Vehicle/drivers License. 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 33 decision-makers at O'brien County.
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What does O'brien County spend the most on?
Based on 559 tracked contracts, O'brien County spends most on Capital Projects (286), Public Works (122), Grants (55), Infrastructure & Maintenance (52), and Information Technology (44). Contract types include FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are O'brien County's current vendors?
O'brien County currently works with vendors including A&B PURE WATER, PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS, MIDAMERICAN, SOLSMA EXCAVATING & TILING, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, DLT SOLUTIONS LLC, STAPLES-ACH, TWO RIVERS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LLC, and HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is O'brien County working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, O'brien County is actively discussing: O'Brien County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), O'Brien County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), O'Brien County Supervisors Meeting: Contract, Property, Budget Discussion, O'Brien County Supervisors Meeting Summary: Key Appointments & Decisions, and O'Brien County Supervisors Review Leases, Mapping Services, and Credits. 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 O'brien County have?
O'brien County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (286), Public Works (122), and Grants (55). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.