FY27 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Lining
The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting bids to install polyurea lining in approximately 20 sanitary sewer manholes located throughout the…
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Iowa Government Bids & RFPs
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This page lists open Iowa bids from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and universities, together with recently closed solicitations and contract awards.
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.
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.
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.
Open Iowa bids
Closing soonest first.
- Forest Drive SE South of 23rd Street Drive SE Drainage Improvements
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking competitive bids for a public improvement project that will raise the right‑of‑way grade, install a new…
- Freeze - Thaw Cabinet C666
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a single Freeze‑Thaw Cabinet, model C666, to be used…
- 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…
- GLENWOOD RESOURCE CENTER DEMOLITION - PHASE 3
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to execute Phase 3 demolition of existing pavement, sidewalks, and underground utilities at…
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- DAS CC Hoover Partial Roof Replacement
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a qualified design firm to provide full professional design services for…
- Emergency Generator Systems Inspection and Maintenance
The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, is soliciting qualified contractors to perform inspection and preventive maintenance on emergency…
- Wide-Area Mower Lease/Rental
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified vendors to lease three new wide‑area mowers for use across city parks…
- ATOD Server Room Pre-Action Clean Agent System
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a qualified design firm to provide full professional design services for…
- Resource Center Pavement and Utility Demolition
The Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation is seeking qualified contractors to demolish existing pavement and remove or abandon utilities across…
- Jefferson Building - Remediate Alley on West Side of Building
This solicitation seeks a contractor to remediate the alley on the west side of the Jefferson Building at the University of Iowa campus. The…
- Legal Services for the City of Iowa City
The City of Iowa City is seeking a qualified law firm to serve as outside defense counsel and provide supplemental legal services to its…
- Westside Basin Knife Gate Valve Rebuild
The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (DMMWRA) seeks qualified contractors to remove, inspect, rebuild, and reinstall…
- Athletics Secondary Market Ticket Services
The University of Iowa is seeking qualified suppliers to provide secondary‑market ticket sales services for its athletic events, beginning…
- Athletics Outbound and Inbound Sales
The University of Iowa Athletics Department is seeking a qualified firm to manage all outbound and inbound ticket sales, fan development…
- 686915 - 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award
The 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award is a state‑wide recognition program that honors one full‑time PK‑12 teacher from each of Iowa’s six STEM…
- 1000kVA Transformer
Iowa State University’s Utilities Services Department is seeking qualified vendors to supply a new 1000 kVA pad‑mounted transformer. The…
- Consulting for Iowa State University's Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach
Iowa State University’s Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach (CyIO) is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Iowa Cyber…
- Police Camera System - Body, Vehicle, Fixed, and Portable
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors to supply, install, and support a comprehensive…
- Lubricating Oils
The Iowa Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids for a six‑month supply contract (with up to nine renewal options) for a…
- Lubricating Oils
The State of Iowa’s Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified vendor to supply lubricating oils for its Ames Distribution Center…
- Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Rental & Related Products and Services
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Iowa Veterans Home, is issuing a competitive Request for Bids for the…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Portable Flooring
Iowa State University’s Hanson Agricultural Center is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to supply a portable event…
- 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…
- Inventory Management Software
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is gathering market information on cloud‑based inventory management software that can serve…
- Demolition of 1132 & 1136 Brown Street
The City of Davenport is soliciting qualified demolition contractors to remove two hazardous, unsafe structures located at 1132 and 1136…
- Foundational Skills Materials Gr 3-5
The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI1279) to gather market data on foundational‑skills…
- 2027 Golf Turf Chemicals
The City of Davenport is seeking written quotes for its annual purchase of golf‑course turf chemicals, including fungicides, herbicides, an…
- Veterinary Science Simulators
The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is seeking bids for two veterinary science training simulators to support its veterinary education…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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- 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…
- Snow Removal and Hauling
The City of Muscatine, Iowa is seeking a contractor to provide snow removal and hauling services for the downtown Central Business District…
- Hand Tools/Power Tools
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors to supply a variety of hand tools and power tools on…
- In-situ Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors to supply a complete, turnkey In‑situ Differential…
- Request for proposals for Provision of Mental Health Treatment Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Participants in the Criminal Mental Health Court
Federal opportunities in Iowa
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Iowa.
- Molecular Transport Media Tubes used for HPAI Testing
This solicitation seeks delivery of PrimeStore® molecular transport media tubes (1.5 mL in 5 mL tubes) to support rapid testing for African…
- Bone Densitometry training and education SOLE SOURCE Iowa City
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole‑source purchase order to GE Healthcare/Alpha Source Service Team for a one‑day…
- 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…
- 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…
- N0038326PR0R168_FMS
This solicitation is a sealed‑bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support for the repair of specific…
Recently closed Iowa bids
- UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown - Modernize Dietary and Staff Restricted Elevator Banks
• Location: Johnson County, Iowa (University of Iowa campus) • Scope: Complete modernization of elevator banks serving dietary and staff…
- UI Health Care – Stead Family Children’s Hospital – L12 – CWS Press Box Renovation
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to renovate the press box of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital (L12) at the University of…
- CP1316832 – Veenker Golf Course Grounds – Bridge Number 15 Replacement
This solicitation calls for the complete replacement of the existing bridge at Hole 15 of the Veenker Golf Course, including related…
- UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown - Modernize Dietary and Staff Restricted Elevator Banks
- UI Health Care - Stead Family Children's Hospital - L12 - CWS Press Box Renovation
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