Shelby County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 11,689 · shelbycounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 91
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 439
- 256 vendors
- Decision makers
- 108
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91 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Shelby County's meetings, most in utilities and professional services. The latest, from Oct 20: The board was scheduled to consider Resolution 2026-28 adopting the Shelby County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Shelby County, Iowa. This is a planning and resilience item rather than a vendor award, but it can drive later mitigation grants, engineering work, and capital project scoping across county departments. The agenda shows the decision was pending the October 20, 2026 vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: FMCTC for shelby County Approves Right-of-Way Permit for FMCTC (Oct 2026) and Iowa Dot for shelby County to Consider Iowa DOT Funding Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Shelby County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Shelby County buys from, taken from council records. 439 contracts with 256 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Shelby County.
Questions about Shelby County
How do I become an approved vendor for Shelby County?
Shelby County currently works with 256 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 108 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 Shelby County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Shelby County include Shelby County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Shelby County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Shelby 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 Shelby County publish RFPs?
Shelby County 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 Shelby County?
At Shelby County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 108 decision-makers at Shelby County.
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What does Shelby County spend the most on?
Based on 1,283 tracked contracts, Shelby County spends most on Capital Projects (624), Public Works (282), Grants (135), Utilities (122), and Public Safety (120). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Shelby County's current vendors?
Shelby County currently works with vendors including FMCTC, IOWA DOT, GRONEWOLD, BELL, KYHNN & CO PC, AUDUBON, CITY OF HARLAN, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, EXILE BREWING COMPANY LLC, and WINE ON WHEELS IOWA LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Shelby County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Shelby County is actively discussing: Shelby County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Shelby County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Shelby County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Harlem MUB Meeting: Operations, Maintenance, and Project Completions, and Shelby County Supervisors Meeting: Budget, Compensation, & Ordinances. 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.