Monitoring 159 government bodies across Iowa. 367 active bids, RFPs, and upcoming projects updated daily.
Vendor Radar reads agendas, minutes, budgets, and procurement documents from 159 Iowa government bodies daily and extracts forward-looking contract signals. From budget allocations and RFP announcements to contract expirations and rebid timelines, we help vendors spot opportunities weeks before the formal bid hits the street.
Recent Signals
Rfp Anticipated · Insurance · $458,232
City of Independence plans to spend $458,232 on Liability, Property, and Self-Insurance services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, an increase of 55% over...
City of Independence · Buchanan · Meeting: Jun 1, 2027
Source: Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy (Jun 1, 2027)
Rfp Posted · Engineering Services
The Iowa Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for limited right-of-way acquisition services.
Iowa Department of Transportation Consultant RFPs · Due: Dec 7, 2026
Source: OPEN REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL (Dec 7, 2026)
Rfp Posted · Plumbing & Mechanical
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for pump repair and maintenance services for the Capitol Complex and state facili...
Iowa Bid Opportunities Portal · Due: Sep 4, 2026
Source: 005-RFB-2970-2027 - Pump Repair and Maintenance Services (Sep 4, 2026)
Rfp Posted · Other Services
Polk County is seeking proposals for Family Enrichment Center Navigation Services through RFP No. 251-2627, with proposals due by September 3, 2026.
Polk County · Polk · Due: Sep 3, 2026
Source: Official Publication FEC Navigation (Sep 3, 2026)
Rfp Anticipated · Road & Infrastructure
Appanoose County authorized a bridge replacement project on 130th Avenue (S-70) in February 2026, which includes construction and temporary detour ...
Appanoose County · Appanoose · Meeting: Sep 1, 2026
Source: Resolution #2026-09 (Sep 1, 2026)
Rfp Anticipated · Water & Sewer
The City of Grimes is holding a public hearing to approve plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the 2026 CIPP Lining Project, which will le...
City of Grimes · Polk · Meeting: Aug 25, 2026
Source: City Council Meeting - Agenda - 2026-08-25 (Aug 25, 2026)
Bid Awarded · Water & Sewer · $244,299
Des Moines Water Works authorized the CEO and General Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch for $244,299 to prov...
Des Moines Water Works · Polk · Meeting: Aug 25, 2026
Source: 08/25/26 3:30pm Board Meeting - Packet (Aug 25, 2026)
Bid Awarded · Road & Infrastructure · $631,722.47
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors accepted a bid of $631,722. 47 and awarded a contract to Iowa Bridge & Culvert LC for the bridge replacemen...
City of North Liberty · Johnson · Meeting: Aug 25, 2026
Source: City Council Meeting - Agenda Packet - 2026-08-25 (Aug 25, 2026)