Palo Alto County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 8,899 · paloaltocounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 48
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 17,337
- 2,398 vendors
The 30-second brief
48 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Palo Alto County's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 27: The board was scheduled to consider a contract for temporary traffic signals at its October 27, 2026 meeting. The item also included a 28E agreement with Pocahontas County for sharing the signals. The contract was pending the vote, so the decision was still open and vendor/traffic-control support was still in play.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: B & B Farm Drainage for county Considers Payment to B & B Farm Drainage (Oct 2026) and B&b Farm Drainage for palo Alto County Approves Drainage Project Payment ($120,933.90, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Palo Alto County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Palo Alto County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Palo Alto County buys from, taken from council records. 17,337 contracts with 2,398 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Palo Alto County.
Questions about Palo Alto County
How do I become an approved vendor for Palo Alto County?
Palo Alto County currently works with 2,398 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 12 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 Palo Alto County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Palo Alto County include Palo Alto County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Palo Alto County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County publish RFPs?
Palo Alto County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County?
At Palo Alto County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Parks & Recreation, Health, Veterans Services, Treasurer, and Solid Waste. 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 12 decision-makers at Palo Alto County.
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What does Palo Alto County spend the most on?
Based on 3,041 tracked contracts, Palo Alto County spends most on Capital Projects (1,610), Public Works (833), Grants (336), Environmental Services (138), and Public Safety (124). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Palo Alto County's current vendors?
Palo Alto County currently works with vendors including B & B FARM DRAINAGE, B&B FARM DRAINAGE, NORTHWEST COMMUNICAT IONS, MAINSTAY SYSTEMS OF IOWA LLC, ATTACK MATS LLC, AMERICAN GLASS COMPANY, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, IA LAKES COMM COLLEGE, CENTURY LINK, and MSC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Palo Alto County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Palo Alto County is actively discussing: Palo Alto County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Palo Alto County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Palo Alto County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Palo Alto County Board Meeting: Road Groomer Purchase & Speed Limit Set, and Palo Alto County Meeting: Gaming Grants, Liquor License, Budget FY27. 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 Palo Alto County have?
Palo Alto County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,610), Public Works (833), and Grants (336). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.