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Public Safety Pre-RFPs in Iowa

Iowa
Latest pre-RFP
Nov 1, 2026
2 days ago
Pre-RFPs
500
Agencies
15
in the latest 20 pre-RFPs
Latest pre-RFPNov 1, 2026

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What's coming

The latest 20 pre-RFPs include 19 project opportunities and 1 grant, each surfaced from a board meeting or budget before any RFP.

Who's planning it

15 agencies in the latest pre-RFPs, led by Wapello County (3 pre-RFPs), City of Dubuque and City of Ottumwa.

Latest Public Safety pre-RFPs in Iowa

Each pre-RFP links to the full project breakdown and the agency discussing it.

OpportunityCity of Dubuque: The City identified short-term enhancements for the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, including a…Nov 1, 2026OpportunityCity of Dubuque: The City listed a comprehensive fire stations location study as one of its top priorities for the…Nov 1, 2026OpportunityCity of Charles: 10-year agreement with Axon for police body and fleet cameras, cloud storage, and AI software modules.Oct 29, 2026OpportunityDes Moines County: County Jail Replacing Failing Intercom and Lock Control SystemOct 28, 2026GrantCity of Ottumwa: City Utilizing DOJ Grants to Procure Officer Bulletproof VestsOct 28, 2026OpportunityCity of Sabula agenda scheduled Resolution No. 1411 for approval of a dispatch services agreement and its executionOct 27, 2026OpportunityJackson County: Emergency Communications Coverage Study and Radio UpgradesOct 27, 2026OpportunityCity of Ottumwa: City Planning Supplemental Ambulance Service and Medical Equipment SourcingOct 27, 2026OpportunityTama County: County Assessing Feasibility for New Jail FacilityOct 26, 2026OpportunityGrundy County: Emergency Response Plan Development for Critical FacilitiesOct 26, 2026OpportunityHoward County: Rick Busch, Benita Gossman, Judge Laura Parrish, and Kevin Schoeberl are scheduled to discuss a…Oct 26, 2026OpportunityCity of Sioux: Historic Facility Security Camera ScopingOct 22, 2026OpportunityWapello County: County Reviewing Emergency Response Subscription OptionsOct 22, 2026OpportunityWapello County was scheduled to consider approval of a radio for the Ottumwa Fire Department ambulanceOct 22, 2026OpportunityCity of Estherville: The draft data center standards would require a funded fire-service readiness agreement before…Oct 22, 2026OpportunityCity of Sioux was scheduled to approve a service provider agreement with Karl Chevrolet, Inc. as the secondary vendor…Oct 22, 2026OpportunityCity of Davenport: Long-Term Fire Apparatus Replacement Scheduled (FY29-FY30)Oct 22, 2026OpportunityCity of Boone: Civil Service Commission Setting Police Sergeant Promotional ProcessOct 22, 2026OpportunityCrawford County: County Establishing SOPs and Training for Upgraded Communication CenterOct 21, 2026OpportunityWapello County: The agenda flagged an interim support request tied to hub support needs and updated Ottumwa Fire…Oct 21, 2026480 more pre-RFPs matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →

Agencies behind these pre-RFPs

From the latest 20 pre-RFPs.

Questions about public safety pre-RFPs in Iowa

What upcoming public safety projects are there in Iowa?

Civic IQ is currently tracking 500 public safety pre-RFPs in Iowa — projects, hiring plans, and grant funding discussed in local government board meetings, agendas, and budgets before any formal solicitation is published.

Which Iowa agencies are discussing public safety projects?

Recent public safety pre-RFPs in Iowa come from agencies including City of Dubuque, City of Charles, and Des Moines County. Each pre-RFP links to the agency's full Civic IQ profile with its RFPs, contracts, vendors, and decision-maker contacts.

What is a pre-RFP?

A pre-RFP is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on pre-RFPs gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

How do SLED and B2G vendors use public safety pre-RFPs in Iowa?

Vendors selling public safety to state, local, and education (SLED) buyers use these pre-RFPs to find Iowa agencies with budgeted, in-progress demand — then reach decision-makers before the RFP drops, while requirements are still being shaped.

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How does Civic IQ find public safety pre-RFPs in Iowa?

Civic IQ monitors board meeting minutes, agendas, budgets, and strategic plans from local government agencies across Iowa, and uses AI to surface public safety purchase intent. New pre-RFPs appear here as agencies publish new meeting records.

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