Wapello County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 35,210 · wapellocounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 97
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 855
- 459 vendors
The 30-second brief
97 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Wapello County's meetings, most in public safety and utilities. The latest, from Oct 22: The board was scheduled to consider approval of a radio for the Ottumwa Fire Department ambulance. No vendor or price was named, but the item shows a specific equipment need tied to ambulance communications. A supplier of public safety radios could watch for the pending vote and any follow-on standardization needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Information Technology.
Latest awards: IAMRESPONDING for board to Consider IamResponding City Fire Contract ($849 for 1 year; 5% savings for 3 years; 10% savings for 5 years, Oct 2026) and RAPIDSOS for board to Consider RapidSOS City Fire Contract ($849 for 1 year; 5% savings for 3 years; 10% savings for 5 years, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Wapello County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Wapello County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Wapello County buys from, taken from council records. 855 contracts with 459 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Wapello County.
Questions about Wapello County
How do I become an approved vendor for Wapello County?
Wapello County currently works with 459 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 38 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 Wapello County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Wapello County include Wapello County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Wapello County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Wapello 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 Wapello County publish RFPs?
Wapello County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Wapello County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Wapello County?
At Wapello County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Emergency Management, Wapello County Courts, Auditor, 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 38 decision-makers at Wapello County.
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What does Wapello County spend the most on?
Based on 665 tracked contracts, Wapello County spends most on Capital Projects (372), Public Safety (86), Information Technology (79), Environmental Services (64), and Public Works (64). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Wapello County's current vendors?
Wapello County currently works with vendors including IAMRESPONDING, RAPIDSOS, SCS ENGINEERS, CMTEL, BLUE CASTLE WASTE, TRUE SCRIPTS, REGOV, and WINGER. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, INSURANCE, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Wapello County working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Wapello County is actively discussing: Wapello County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Wapello County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Wapello County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Board of Supervisors Meeting: Playspace Funding, Road Budget, Staff Issues, and Ottumwa/Wapello Solid Waste Commission Meeting: Key Business Decisions. 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 Wapello County have?
Wapello County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (372), Public Safety (86), and Information Technology (79). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.