Pottawattamie County bids, RFPs and contracts
Council Bluffs, IowaPop. 92,996 · pottcounty-ia.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 129
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 11
- Contracts
- 3,703
- 1,354 vendors
The 30-second brief
129 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Pottawattamie County's meetings, most in capital projects and public works. The latest, from Oct 27: Payroll and Benefits Manager Role Reclassification Approved.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Wiq Spark for county Considers WIQ Spark Employee Wellness Contract (Sep 2026) and Jjhp LLC for county Increases JJHP Development Incentive To $5 Million (Increase in maximum economic development incremental property tax payments from $4,000,000 to $5,000,000, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Pottawattamie County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Pottawattamie County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Pottawattamie County buys from, taken from council records. 3,703 contracts with 1,354 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Pottawattamie County.
Questions about Pottawattamie County
How do I become an approved vendor for Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County currently works with 1,354 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 66 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 Pottawattamie County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Pottawattamie County include Pottawattamie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pottawattamie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County publish RFPs?
Pottawattamie County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 11 solicitations from Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County?
At Pottawattamie County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Public 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 66 decision-makers at Pottawattamie County.
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What does Pottawattamie County spend the most on?
Based on 2,948 tracked contracts, Pottawattamie County spends most on Capital Projects (1,796), Public Works (403), Grants (368), Transportation (195), and Public Safety (186). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Pottawattamie County's current vendors?
Pottawattamie County currently works with vendors including WIQ SPARK, JJHP LLC, WEST CENTRAL ROOFING, and HINDERS LAW FIRM. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, 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 Pottawattamie County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Pottawattamie County is actively discussing: Pottawattamie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pottawattamie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Pottawattamie County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Pottawattamie County Board Meeting: Budget Hearing, Text Service Approved, and Pottawattamie County Board Approves Funding, Dissolves Agreement, Appoints. 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 Pottawattamie County have?
Pottawattamie County currently has 11 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,796), Public Works (403), and Grants (368). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.