Polk County E911 Service Board bids, RFPs and contracts
Des Moines, Iowapolkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/911-service-board- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 3
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 28
- 28 vendors
The 30-second brief
3 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Polk County E911 Service Board's meetings, most in information technology and equipment. The latest, from Oct 22: E911 Board Evaluates Expanded Data Storage and Retention Rules.
Grants leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: CENTURYLINK (Oct 2026) and NENA for 911 Council Approves $25,000 for NENA Training ($25,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Polk County E911 Service Board's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Polk County E911 Service Board buys from, taken from council records. 28 contracts with 28 vendors.
Questions about Polk County E911 Service Board
How do I become an approved vendor for Polk County E911 Service Board?
Polk County E911 Service Board currently works with 28 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Polk County E911 Service Board?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Grants (11), Information Technology (5), and Administration & Finance (3), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Polk County E911 Service Board publish RFPs?
Polk County E911 Service Board publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Polk County E911 Service Board?
At Polk County E911 Service Board, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Polk County E911 Service Board spend the most on?
Based on 25 tracked contracts, Polk County E911 Service Board spends most on Grants (11), Information Technology (5), Administration & Finance (3), Capital Projects (3), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (3). Contract types include UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Polk County E911 Service Board's current vendors?
Polk County E911 Service Board currently works with vendors including CENTURYLINK, NENA, CON- STRUCT INC, OLSSON INC, POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND, TREES FOREVER, DES MOINES COUNCIL OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, ANKENY ART CENTER, SIMONSON & ASSOCIATES LLC, and CARING HANDS OUTREAC H CENTER. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.