Union County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 11,829 · unioncountyiowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 7, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 22
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 7,662
- 1,859 vendors
The 30-second brief
22 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Union County's meetings, most in capital projects and utilities. The latest, from Oct 7: County Board Discussing New Sheriff Vehicle Purchase.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Midamerica N Energy for board to Discuss MidAmerican Transmission Route Project (Sep 2026) and Samuels Group for board Discusses Jail Planning With Samuels Group (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Union County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Union County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Union County buys from, taken from council records. 7,662 contracts with 1,859 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Union County.
Questions about Union County
How do I become an approved vendor for Union County?
Union County currently works with 1,859 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Union County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Union County include Union County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Union 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 Union County publish RFPs?
Union County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Union 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 Union County?
At Union 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 17 decision-makers at Union County.
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What does Union County spend the most on?
Based on 885 tracked contracts, Union County spends most on Capital Projects (552), Public Works (167), Grants (79), Utilities (44), and Environmental Services (43). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Union County's current vendors?
Union County currently works with vendors including MIDAMERICA N ENERGY, SAMUELS GROUP, DNR, ALLIANT ENERGY, IOWA PRIMARY CARE, TNF FIREWORKS LLC, COST ADVISORY SERVICES INC, CARE, and CRESTMOOR GOLF CLUB. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Union County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Union County is actively discussing: Union County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Union County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Union County Supervisors Meeting: Infrastructure Projects & Fiscal Matters, and Union County Supervisors Address Roads, Records & Opioid Settlement. 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 Union County have?
Union County currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (552), Public Works (167), and Grants (79). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.