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State bids
Iowa Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 49
- Agencies posting
- 50+
- Closing this week
- 50+
This page lists open Iowa bids from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and universities, together with recently closed solicitations and contract awards.
Open Iowa bids
Closing soonest first.
- Concrete Crushing and Mobilization
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to provide concrete crushing services and associated mobilization for…
- Rehab Work of Single Family Home at 330 N. Algona
The City of Dubuque is seeking qualified contractors to perform a minor rehabilitation of a privately‑owned single‑family residence located…
- 686341 - Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program (CTPE)
The State of Iowa is offering grant funding to expand physical training capacity for community colleges and private‑sector apprenticeship…
- Security Install at Vets Stadium
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to install a comprehensive security system at Veterans Memorial Stadium and its…
- Relocate Exterior Cameras at Federal Courthouse
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to relocate exterior surveillance cameras at the Federal Courthouse. The work…
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- Accounts Payable Automation Services
The University of Iowa is issuing a sealed Request for Information (RFI) to gather detailed capabilities from qualified vendors that provide…
- Replace Kitchen Hood at ImOn Ice Arena
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking qualified vendors to replace the existing kitchen exhaust hood at the ImOn Ice Arena. Bids must be…
- ORLEANS AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (S. ROSWELL STREET TO 6TH AVENUE)
This project entails the rehabilitation of a water main along Orleans Avenue from S. Roswell Street to 6th Avenue in Sioux City, Iowa. The…
- TYSON EVENTS CENTER CHILLER UPGRADES PROJECT
The City of Sioux City is seeking a qualified contractor to upgrade the existing water‑cooled chiller at the Tyson Events Center. The scope…
- Single Family Home Repairs - Capitol Ave
The City of Des Moines is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to perform comprehensive repairs on a single‑family residence…
- Crane Inspection Services
The City of Des Moines is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive, OSHA‑compliant inspection and load‑testing services for…
- Employee Benefits Consultant Services
The State of Iowa’s Department of Administrative Services is issuing a Request for Proposals to secure an experienced employee benefits…
- Replace Outfield Fencing at Veterans Memorial Stadium
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to replace the outfield fencing at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Bids must be…
- Electrical Installation for New Roof Curbs
The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the complete electrical installation of new roof curbs on municipal…
- Utility Vehicles for Campus Operations and Facilities Support
The University of Iowa is issuing a sealed Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of utility vehicles to support campus operations…
- Replace Outfield Padding at Veterans Memorial Stadium
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to replace the out‑field padding at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Bids must be…
- Install New Roof Curbs on 4 City Facilities
The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed electronic bids to install new roof curbs on four municipal facilities. The work involves…
- Retail Food Service Operator at Boyd Law Building
The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified vendor to operate the Court Café retail food service located in the Boyd Law Building. The…
- Police Pursuit and Special Service Vehicles, Chevrolet or equivalent
Iowa DAS Fleet Services is issuing a competitive bid to procure 2027 model‑year Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) and Special Service Vehicles…
- Highway 6 Trail - Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Iowa DOT Project Number: TAP-U-3715(674)--8I-52
The Iowa DOT is soliciting bids for a 0.9‑mile multi‑use trail extension along the south side of U.S. Highway 6 between Broadway Street and…
- AEA Purchasing Winter Paper Buy Program
This Iowa Department of Administrative Services bid invites qualified vendors to supply cut paper and envelope products for the AEA…
- Cut Paper & Envelopes-Winter
This RFP seeks a vendor to supply cut paper (various sizes and grades) and envelopes to K‑12 school districts and other members of Iowa’s…
- Downtown Pedestrian Ramp Snow Clearing
The City of Davenport is soliciting bids for a seasonal contract to clear snow from 129 designated downtown pedestrian ramps during the…
- FY 2027 Tree & Vegetation Removal Project
The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting competitive bids for a FY 2027 Tree & Vegetation Removal Project. The work consists of removing…
- Iowa Solid Waste Environmental Management Program Services
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified consultants to provide support for its Solid Waste Environmental…
- 27ESLQBSGRAH-0001 - Iowa Solid Waste Environmental Management Program Services
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced environmental‑consulting firm to provide comprehensive support for its…
- 0.13 Acres of Palestine Emergent (PEM) Mitigation Rebid
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive quotes to mitigate a 0.13‑acre parcel of Palestine Emergent (PEM) wetland in…
- Newton Maintenance Garage Overhead Door Repair
The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks competitive quotes to repair the overhead door at the Newton Maintenance Garage (2300 W. 19th…
- 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program
The City of West Des Moines is soliciting bids for the 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program (Project No. 0510‑008‑2026). The contract…
- Fire & EMS Station No. 21 Reconstruction - Construction Manager at Risk Services
The City of West Des Moines is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMaR) to deliver the complete reconstruction of Fire & EMS Station…
- UI Health Care - Pomerantz Family Pavilion - LL2 - Water Softener System Replacement
The University of Iowa is seeking bids to replace the water softener system serving the Pomerantz Family Pavilion (LL2) in Johnson County…
- Cab over chassis with 18 ft. dry freight body & lift gate
Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors to supply a cab‑over chassis equipped with an 18‑foot dry‑freight body and a…
- USDA Tamperproof Livestock tags for 4H Animals
Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors to supply USDA‑approved tamper‑proof livestock identification tags that include…
- Sedans, Hyundai or equivalent
Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Fleet Services is issuing a Request for Bids to acquire 2027 model‑year Hyundai (or…
- Phase 2 Sedan Subunit HQ, Rathbun Wildlife Unit, Appanoose County
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to complete Phase II interior construction of an existing wood‑frame building at the Sedan…
- Wastewater Improvements, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren County
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive wastewater treatment upgrades at Lacey‑Keosauqua State Park in Van…
- Lagoon Liner Replacement (Rebid), Pikes Peak State Park, Clayton County
This Iowa Department of Natural Resources solicitation seeks qualified contractors to remove existing HDPE lagoon liners and install new…
- City of Dubuque Healthy Homes Project for 380 Bradley
The City of Dubuque is seeking qualified contractors to execute the “Healthy Homes Project” at 380 Bradley Street. This initiative focuses…
- Carbide Blades for Snow Removal
The Iowa DOT is soliciting competitive bids for a set of carbide‑blade inserts used on snow‑and‑ice‑removal equipment. Four…
- 0.03 Acres of Palestine Emergent Mitigation (PEM)- Jones County
The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a qualified vendor to provide mitigation services for a very small parcel (0.03 acres) of…
- Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, with Plain Trolley
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is issuing a competitive Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the supply of a 2‑ton electric chain…
- Carbide Blades for Snow/Ice Removal
The State of Iowa’s Department of Transportation is seeking vendors to supply carbide blades used for snow and ice removal on state…
- Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, with Plain Trolley
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive quotes to supply and install three 2‑ton electric chain hoists with plain…
- On-Call Sanitary Sewer Services
The City of Des Moines is issuing an on‑call, time‑and‑materials contract for sanitary sewer repair and related plumbing services. Qualified…
- CP1323911-Power Plant-Mechanical Room 0125 Remodel
This solicitation seeks a contractor to redesign and rebuild the mechanical room within the Power Plant’s water‑treatment equipment area…
- Panasonic Projectors
The University of Iowa is issuing a sealed Request for Quote (RFQ) to acquire a set of Panasonic laser projectors, associated lenses, and…
- Woodside Drive Repair 2027 Project
The City of Iowa City is seeking qualified contractors to perform removal and replacement of Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement and…
- U9 FGD/BATW ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE PROJECT
The City of Muscatine’s Power and Water department is seeking sealed bids for the design, fabrication, supply, testing, delivery, and…
- Roll-Thru Heated Cabinet
The Southeast Polk Community School District (SFA) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to supply and install a…
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Iowa Bids and Bidding Guide
Iowa's Department of Administrative Services runs state solicitations in IMPACS, its eProcurement system, while solicitations hosted by other agencies are posted on BidOpportunities.iowa.gov. Both are linked from the DAS bidding opportunities page, not the DAS homepage, which is where most guides stop. Underneath the state sit 99 counties, a high count for a state this size, plus the municipalities, school districts and three public universities, each purchasing on its own authority.
Where Are Iowa RFPs Posted?
- IMPACS — DAS solicitations. Vendor account for email notices by commodity code.
- Awarded contracts and master agreements — State of Iowa agreements already in place. No registration needed to browse.
- BidOpportunities.iowa.gov — solicitations hosted by other state agencies, reachable from the DAS bid page.
- Iowa Grants Portal — grant opportunities from state departments. Free account.
- Counties, cities and school districts — local contracts across 99 counties. Registration varies by entity.
- Public universities — Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa procurement. Separate supplier lists.
Two things on this list are more useful than they look. The awarded contracts listing shows you the master agreements Iowa already has in place, which tells you who holds the work, what it went for and roughly when it will come up again — far more actionable than a live bid you have three days to answer. And the agency-hosted solicitations reachable from the same DAS page are genuinely separate from the main board, so a vendor watching only one of the two is seeing part of the picture.
One correction worth making: the Iowa Grants Portal is often described as a source of state RFPs. It is a grants system. There is some overlap, but if you are selling goods or services to the state, the DAS bid board is the route — the Grants Portal is a complement, not a substitute.
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What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Iowa?
- Create a vendor account in IMPACS so solicitation notices reach you by commodity code rather than relying on a checking habit. This is the step that turns the bid board from a website into a feed.
- Check the master agreements before you chase anything. If a statewide agreement already covers what you sell, the question is when it renews and who currently holds it, not whether a one-off bid exists.
- Register with the universities separately if higher education is a target. Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa each run their own procurement, and none of it flows through the state bid board.
- Add the counties and cities you actually cover. With 99 counties and hundreds of districts, the local layer is where most Iowa volume sits, and state registration reaches none of it.
Which Iowa Cities and Counties Issue the Most RFPs?
Iowa's contracting is spread more evenly than most states', with no single dominant metro. Des Moines leads, but Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, Sioux City and the two university towns each anchor distinct regional demand.
- Des Moines and Polk County — state capital functions, insurance and financial services, metro infrastructure.
- Cedar Rapids and Linn County — advanced manufacturing, food processing, flood resilience and public works.
- Davenport and Scott County — Quad Cities logistics, river infrastructure, regional services.
- Iowa City and Johnson County — the University of Iowa and its health system: research, facilities, services.
- Sioux City and Woodbury County — agriculture and food processing, regional transport.
- Waterloo and Black Hawk County — manufacturing, municipal services, education.
- Ames and Story County — Iowa State University: research, facilities and technology.
- West Des Moines, Ankeny and Dallas County — the fastest suburban growth in the state: roads, utilities, schools.
- Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County — logistics, data center development, regional infrastructure.
- Dubuque County — river commerce, manufacturing, municipal services.
How Do You Search Every Iowa Source at Once?
IMPACS, BidOpportunities.iowa.gov, the Grants Portal, three universities, 99 counties and every city and school district is not a list anyone checks by hand. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Iowa and narrow by agency, industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new Iowa bids arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Where Should You Start With Iowa RFPs?
- Bookmark the DAS bidding opportunities page, not the DAS homepage, and create your IMPACS vendor account while you are there.
- Read the awarded master agreements for your category. It is the cheapest competitive research available and it tells you what the state actually pays.
- Pick a region rather than the whole state. Iowa's volume is distributed, so a vendor covering Polk, Linn and Scott properly will usually beat one watching all 99 counties loosely.
Iowa is an unusually even market. There is no single metro to camp on, which makes registration and regional focus matter more here than raw search effort.
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The newest Iowa bids on Bid Banana.
- CP1275129-Linden Residence Hall-North Retaining Wall-Repairs
The Iowa State University is seeking bids to repair and replace portions of the north retaining wall and stairs at Linden Residence Hall in…
- 26-16 Buc880725C (Buchanan)
The State of Iowa, through its Agriculture and Land Stewardship agency, is seeking qualified contractors to design and construct a…
- HHS CHMHI Administration Building Window Replacement
The State of Iowa’s Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting professional design services to replace approximately 550…
- 26-13 Wor982210D (Worth)
This Iowa State bid calls for the design‑build construction of two nutrient‑reduction wetland systems (East and West) in Worth County. The…
- DPS Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)
The Iowa Department of Management, on behalf of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, is issuing an RFI to gather information on Digital…
- Door Replacements at ImOn Ice Arena
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and replace a variety of doors and associated hardware throughout the…
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- Timber Stand Improvement in the Fourmile Creek Greenway
- Panasonic Projectors
The University of Iowa is issuing a sealed Request for Quote (RFQ) to acquire a set of Panasonic laser projectors, associated lenses, and…
- Hand Tools/Power Tools
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is issuing a public Request for Proposal to obtain qualified contractors who can…
- Elevator In Cab Emergency Communication Systems
The City of Iowa City is seeking qualified vendors to design, install, and support an in‑cab emergency communication system for two…
Federal opportunities in Iowa
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Iowa.
- S207--Integrated Pest Control Service - Iowa City VA
The VA is seeking a qualified pest‑control provider to deliver a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for the Iowa City VA…
- 1232SA27Q0008 – Sources Sought for Propane Deliveries USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA
The USDA National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) in Ames, IA seeks capability statements from qualified firms that can deliver liquid…
- Mississippi River Basin Bettendorf, Iowa Local Flood Protection Bettendorf, Iowa 2024 Event PL84-99 Flood Repairs
This solicitation calls for a Firm‑Fixed‑Price construction contract to perform flood‑protection work in Bettendorf, Iowa, under the…
- N0038326PR0R168_FMS
This solicitation is a sealed‑bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support for the repair of specific…
- Replace Operating Room 5 Flooring
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the flooring in Operating Room #5 at the Des Moines VA…
- SCREW, T-10
The Navy is seeking quotations for the procurement of a single hardware item – a T‑10 screw (NIIN 016647597, NSN 1HM‑5305‑01‑664‑7597, part…
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- Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Antigen Concentrate (VAC)
This solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to purchase, store, convert, and directly purchase Foot‑and‑Mouth…
Recently closed Iowa bids
- 3/4-Ton Cargo Van
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking sealed electronic bids for a single ¾‑ton cargo van to be used by its Water Meter Division. The vehicle…
- Portable Flooring
Iowa State University’s Hanson Agricultural Center is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to supply a portable event…
- 27CRDPFPJSEAG-2 - Loess Hills State Forest 2024 Tornado Debris Removal and Cleanup
The Iowa DNR seeks a qualified contractor to clear tornado‑damaged timber and remove associated woody debris from Stand 1 (≈ 16.1 acres) of…
- 27CRDPFPJSEAG-2 - Loess Hills State Forest 2024 Tornado Debris Removal and Cleanup
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a Request for Quotes for a qualified contractor to perform tree removal and debris…
- 664984 - FY27 Secondary CTE Regional Planning Partnership
The Iowa Department of Education is offering the FY27 Secondary Career‑Technical Education (CTE) Regional Planning Partnership (RPP) grant…
- 6515--SOURCES SOUGHT - iCare MAIA 3.0 Micro-Perimeter In Support of the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department
The Iowa City VA Health Care System Research Department is conducting market research to identify U.S.-manufactured equivalents of the iCare…
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- Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Bellevue State Park, Jackson County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified contractors to purchase and demolish a vacant house located within Bellevue…
- North High School – Re-Roofing Project
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is soliciting sealed, lump‑sum bids for the complete re‑roofing of North High School…
- Culvert Lining on NE 29th Street
- Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Rental & Related Products and Services
The State of Iowa’s Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Iowa Veterans Home, is seeking qualified vendors to provide…
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FAQs
Where are Iowa RFPs posted?
The Department of Administrative Services runs state solicitations in IMPACS, its eProcurement system, while solicitations hosted by other agencies are posted on BidOpportunities.iowa.gov, which is also where awarded master agreements are published. Both are linked from the DAS bidding opportunities page. The 99 counties, cities and school districts each post on their own.
How do I register as an Iowa state vendor?
By creating a vendor account in IMPACS through the vendor registration page on the Department of Administrative Services site. Registration is what puts solicitation notices in front of you rather than requiring you to check the bid board on a schedule, and it is worth completing before you find work you want to pursue.
What is the Iowa Grants Portal?
It is a state platform listing grant opportunities from Iowa departments, searchable by what your organization does. It is a grants system rather than a procurement one, so treat it as a complement to the DAS bid board rather than a substitute — the two carry genuinely different things.
Which Iowa cities and counties issue the most RFPs?
Des Moines leads, followed by Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City and Iowa City. At county level Polk, Linn, Scott, Johnson and Black Hawk carry the most volume — Polk covering Des Moines and Johnson covering Iowa City and the university.
Do Iowa universities issue their own RFPs?
Yes. The University of Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa each run substantial procurement covering research, facilities, IT and services, separately from the state system. Johnson and Story counties see significant activity as a result, and none of it appears on the DAS bid board.
What industries win the most Iowa contracts?
Agriculture and food processing, insurance and financial services around Des Moines, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and construction and transportation infrastructure. Renewable energy is a growing source.
How many Iowa bids close this week?
50+ open Iowa bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Iowa?
Yes. 7 open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Iowa as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.