Pocahontas County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 6,819 · pocahontascounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 33
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 7,794
- 1,883 vendors
The 30-second brief
33 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Pocahontas County's meetings, most in administration & finance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 6: County Appoints New Engineer.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.
Latest awards: Bunda Seed for county Approves Bunda Seed Purchase ($8,685.00, Oct 2026) and Wessels Oil for county Approves Wessels Oil Payment ($46,754.03, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Pocahontas County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Pocahontas County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Pocahontas County buys from, taken from council records. 7,794 contracts with 1,883 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Pocahontas County.
Questions about Pocahontas County
How do I become an approved vendor for Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County currently works with 1,883 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 47 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 Pocahontas County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Pocahontas County include Pocahontas County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pocahontas County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Pocahontas County Supervisors Discuss Infrastructure & Development, 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 Pocahontas County publish RFPs?
Pocahontas County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Pocahontas County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Pocahontas County?
At Pocahontas County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Streets & Roads, Sheriff, Information Technology, Treasurer, and Health. 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 47 decision-makers at Pocahontas County.
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What does Pocahontas County spend the most on?
Based on 1,068 tracked contracts, Pocahontas County spends most on Capital Projects (460), Public Works (275), Infrastructure & Maintenance (137), Environmental Services (129), and Grants (67). Contract types include SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Pocahontas County's current vendors?
Pocahontas County currently works with vendors including BUNDA SEED, WESSELS OIL, TBB SPRAYING, BOLTON & MENK, CALHOUN-BURNS, BLACKSTRAP, A PLUS AUTO, B H ENERGY, LEXISNEXIS, and PLASTIC RECYCLING. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Pocahontas County working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Pocahontas County is actively discussing: Pocahontas County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pocahontas County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Pocahontas County Supervisors Discuss Infrastructure & Development, Pocahontas County Supervisors Meeting: Approvals and Key Decisions, and Pocahontas County Board Approves Plan, Pay Increase, Wetland Project. 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 Pocahontas County have?
Pocahontas County currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (460), Public Works (275), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (137). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.