Winneshiek County bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 19,733 · winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 5, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 26
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Feb 15
- Contracts
- 563
- 276 vendors
The 30-second brief
26 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Winneshiek County's meetings, most in public safety and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 5: County Strategic Planning Process Ongoing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Administration & Finance.
1 open RFP, the next due Feb 15. Latest awards: UERPC for board Approves UERPC Assistance for Burr Oak Sewer (Oct 2026) and Midwest Group Benefits for board Approves Midwest Group Benefits Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Winneshiek County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Winneshiek County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Winneshiek County buys from, taken from council records. 563 contracts with 276 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Winneshiek County.
Questions about Winneshiek County
How do I become an approved vendor for Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County currently works with 276 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 16 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 Winneshiek County?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Winneshiek County include Board Approves Security Plan, Strategic Contract, and Valuation Report, Board of Supervisors Meeting: Farmland Lease Approved, Appointments Made, and Supervisors Meeting: Truck Purchase, DHS Building, and FY27 Budget Reviews, 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 Winneshiek County publish RFPs?
Winneshiek County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from Winneshiek County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Winneshiek County?
At Winneshiek County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Solid Waste. 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 16 decision-makers at Winneshiek County.
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What does Winneshiek County spend the most on?
Based on 346 tracked contracts, Winneshiek County spends most on Capital Projects (138), Public Works (65), Administration & Finance (60), Information Technology (42), and Grants (41). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Winneshiek County's current vendors?
Winneshiek County currently works with vendors including UERPC, MIDWEST GROUP BENEFITS, AGVANTAGE FS, CITY OF DECORAH, OSSIAN, WINNMED, CALMAR, and BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Winneshiek County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Winneshiek County is actively discussing: Board Approves Security Plan, Strategic Contract, and Valuation Report, Board of Supervisors Meeting: Farmland Lease Approved, Appointments Made, Supervisors Meeting: Truck Purchase, DHS Building, and FY27 Budget Reviews, Board Meeting Summary: Timber Management, Dairy Application Approved, and Winneshiek County Board Rejects Highway 52 Bids, Plans Future Land Use. 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 Winneshiek County have?
Winneshiek County currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (138), Public Works (65), and Administration & Finance (60). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.