- How do I become an approved vendor for Story County?
- Story County currently works with 3,290 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 129 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 Story County?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Story County include Story County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Story County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Story 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 Story County publish RFPs?
- Story County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 152 solicitations from Story County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Story County?
- At Story County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Emergency Management, Treasurer, Information Technology, Human Services, 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 129 decision-makers at Story County.
- What does Story County spend the most on?
- Based on 13,567 tracked contracts, Story County spends most on Capital Projects (8,308), Grants (1,822), Public Works (1,487), Recreation & Community Services (1,070), and Environmental Services (880). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Story County's current vendors?
- Story County currently works with vendors including DES MOINES ASPHALT, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, LUTHER INVESTMENTS LLC DBA BOXCAR BBQ, LUTHER INVESTMENTS LLC, YSS, 3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS, GORHAM STERLING FARMS INC, and PRAIRIE VALLEY THIRD ADDITION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, OTHER, 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 Story County working on?
- Based on 29 tracked meetings, Story County is actively discussing: Story County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Story County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Story County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Story County Board Approves Budget, Contracts, and Personnel Actions, and Story County Supervisors Meeting: Approvals, Contracts, and Initiatives. 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 Story County have?
- Story County currently has 152 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (8,308), Grants (1,822), and Public Works (1,487). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.