- How do I become an approved vendor for O'brien County?
- O'brien County currently works with 781 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. 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.
- What does O'brien County spend the most on?
- Based on 551 tracked contracts, O'brien County spends most on Capital Projects (286), Public Works (119), Grants (55), Infrastructure & Maintenance (47), and Information Technology (44). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. 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 PYE BARKER FIRE & SAFETY, IDEMIA LIVESCAN, CIDNET, PHELPS, AT&T, MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, DIXON CONSTRUCTION, SS COLLISION & CYCLE WORKS, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC, and HARTLEY, CITY OF. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. 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 (119), and Grants (55). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.