Contracts & procurement in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
752 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Linn County, IA (136)
- Davenport, IA (48)
- Muscatine County, IA (45)
- Polk County, IA (42)
- Dubuque County, IA (40)
- Fort Dodge, IA (37)
- Ottumwa, IA (23)
- Plainfield, IA (23)
- Bondurant, IA (21)
- Marshalltown, IA (20)
- Marshall County, IA (19)
- Waterloo, IA (17)
Latest matching meetings
Council approves road, park, and alcohol sales contracts
The Clive City Council will approve payments for road reconstruction, park construction, and alcohol sales licenses. The meeting includes a public hearing on a soil quality restoration program and a discussion on housing assistance.
City Council approves $1.28 M FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction
The Davenport City Council will vote on a series of ordinances, rezoning requests, contract awards, grant agreements, and liquor license applications. Items include a new Registered Subcontractor classification, a rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street, and a $1,277,272 FAA grant for the Taxiway C Reconstruction…
Council to vote on property‑tax ordinance for Imagine More urban renewal plan
The Pella City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals, several resolutions, and a property‑tax ordinance. The ordinance (Ordinance No. 1090) would direct general property taxes to a special fund for loans related to the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal area. Additional items include…
Motorola Solutions change order reduces maintenance price using $416,338.44 prepayment
The Board will review and act on the meeting agenda, July 14, 2026 minutes, and public comments. It will consider several financial actions, including a Motorola Solutions change order that applies a $416,338.44 prepayment to reduce maintenance costs, stopping interest on a $24,000 school‑ready fund, and a corrective…
City Council votes to sell 340 North Marion St. property for $7,777.77
The Ottumwa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 164-2026 to sell the property at 340 North Marion Street to Alma Perez for $7,777.77. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of a half‑ton 4WD pickup truck for $47,649 and approval of multiple…
City Council approves $421,850 Business Highway 75 South patching project
At the July 21 regular meeting, the Le Mars City Council held a hearing on the Business Highway 75 South Patching Project and voted to adopt a resolution approving its plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost. The project is estimated at $421,850 and will be funded from the city's TIF or Road Use Tax…
Winterset Municipal Utilities to appoint Simeca representative
The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to discuss watershed issues and review reports from the General Manager and Superintendents. The board is scheduled to vote on a representative appointment and a contract for the Assistant Electric Superintendent.
City Council will approve a $121,485 purchase of a 2027 dump truck chassis
The council will consider items on the consent agenda, including routine approvals and a $121,485 purchase of a 2027 International dump truck chassis for Public Works. It will vote on several license renewals and new retail alcohol licenses, temporary street‑closure permits for August events, and multiple contracts…
Council holds public hearing on perpetual electric line easement on city property
The Ely City Council will conduct a public hearing on a perpetual electric line easement on public property. It will also consider resolutions to approve the line agreement, a general services contract with MSA, and updates to city code for UTVs and golf carts. Additional items include a payment application for the…
City Council to award $6.5 million water and sanitary project contract
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a vicious dog determination and vote on several infrastructure payments and grant applications.
City Council will approve a contract with Tyler Technologies for MyGov transition.
The Indianola City Council meeting will consider several resolutions, including public hearings on easement vacation and an urban revitalization plan, renewals of liquor licenses, and contracts for police, streetlights, and fire services. A key decision is the authorization of a contract with Tyler Technologies for…
City Council approves tax exemptions for two new residential constructions
The Waterloo City Council will vote on resolutions granting tax exemptions for a single‑family home valued at $496,500 at 1715 Red Tail Drive and a townhouse valued at $369,900 at 4182 Mystic Drive, both in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, fee…
Public hearing on plans and cost for Heritage Trail Bridge #30 replacement
The board will hold a public hearing on the plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost for replacing Heritage Trail Bridge #30. It will also consider permission to solicit bids for the bridge replacement and for tree‑planting site preparation at Whitewater Canyon. Additional items include a special event…
City Council to consider rezoning, paving contracts, and liquor licenses
The Davenport Committee of the Whole will discuss rezoning a property on North Harrison Street, approve paving contracts for neighborhood streets and alleys, and consider liquor license applications and event closures.
Board considers rezoning and final plat for Elf Lane in Cedar Rapids
The Board of Supervisors will consider a final request to rezone 9.29 acres on Elf Lane from Agricultural to Rural Residential 2-Acre. The board is also deciding on various FY27 provider agreements for substance abuse and children's mental health services. Other items include equipment purchases and copier leases.
Council to consider $1M HVAC contract, police chief transition, housing plan
The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda containing 25 resolutions and introduce four ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade for the municipal building, appointing a new police chief, and advancing affordable housing plans. The council will also consider road…
Review and approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Aurora‑Meredith trunk sewer extension
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider several updates and approvals. Items include a financial audit report, updates on trunk sewer projects, and review and approval of change orders and pay estimates for contracts related to the trunk sewer extension south of Aurora to Meredith. The board will also hear…
Board to discuss emergency services and actuarial contracts
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will discuss a service agreement for actuarial services and a 28E agreement for emergency response at Morgan Creek Park. The board will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing for an EMS district in the Lisbon-Mount Vernon area.
Council to approve $527,833.68 contract for East Fork Interceptor Phase 3 upgrades
The Plainfield Town Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approvals of several contracts and updates to policies. A major item is the approval of Contract No. 26292.01 with Reynolds Construction, LLC for $527,833.68 to fund scope increases on the East Fork Interceptor, Phase 3 Liftstation &…
Council to consider zoning changes, utility rate ordinance, and $211K wheel loader purchase
The City Council will vote on several routine consent agenda items including bills, liquor licenses, and minutes. The regular agenda includes proposed zoning map amendments at 608 Charles Street and Lot 2 of Sherman's Farm, a utility rate ordinance amendment, and the purchase of a $211,000 John Deere wheel loader. A…
Committee will consider buying a $68,900 skidloader for Public Works
The Public Works Committee will discuss a possible motion to purchase a skidloader from Martin Equipment for $68,900. It will also consider a motion to set a Change Order Staff Authorization limit of up to $10,000 for 2026 utility projects. Additional topics include parking at Grove Ballfields East, rehabilitation of…
IMU Board to approve water utility purchases and informational updates
The Indianola Municipal Utilities Board will consider resolutions to purchase a skid steer and approve a change order for water main improvements, alongside a presentation on a splash pad project.
City Council approves $2.29 M flood‑mitigation contract to Langman Construction
The Davenport City Council will consider a range of items, including contract awards for infrastructure projects, ordinance amendments, and liquor license applications. Key decisions include a $2,290,611.15 flood‑mitigation contract, a rezoning request for 2721 North Harrison Street, and updates to four‑way stop…
Board to vote on rezoning 9.29 acres on Elf Lane from agricultural to rural residential
The Board will hold a public hearing and second consideration to rezone 9.29 acres at 7400-7600 Elf Lane from Agricultural to Rural Residential 2-Acre, and will also consider a resolution to amend the Rural Land Use Map for the same parcel. Other items include a change order for the courthouse remodel, a contract for…
Council to vote on $928,765 hot mix asphalt overlay contract
The City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to city code regarding prohibited discharge standards, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. The council will also vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $928,765 hot mix asphalt overlay project, $205,000 for three police vehicles, a…
Council approves $33,675 contract to upfit three new grass trucks
The Jesup City Council considered a range of financial claims, approved several service contracts, and took action on community matters. Key decisions included approving a $33,675 contract to upfit three new grass trucks, adopting a firework permit for an event at the Jesup Community School, and accepting the…
Council to discuss Axon software contract, hazard mitigation plan
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items: an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, a proposed contract for Axon software for the Police Department, and software changes for Waterloo Fire Rescue. No public comment will be received during this work session. The council will also consider…
Board considers law enforcement agreement extensions and disaster declaration
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss extending law enforcement 28E agreements and an emergency disaster declaration. The board is also reviewing a beverage license for a local business and a piece of equipment purchase.
Board to consider temporary moratorium on data center rezoning
The Board will discuss and decide on a resolution to temporarily halt new applications for rezoning to the EU-3 Large-Scale Data Center District. They will also vote on a $602,848 contract for STEP Intervention Services and set a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget amendment for July 22, 2026. Several routine consent…
Supervisors to adopt FY 26/27 budget, approve $3.45M sewer project
The Board will hold public hearings on vacating a woodland protection easement and selling a county-owned parcel. Key decisions include adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, approving a $3,451,158 contract for Norwoodville sanitary sewer improvements, and amending the jail health services agreement with NaphCare…
Board will vote on awarding contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel
The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will consider a resolution to award a contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel project. They will also review and possibly adopt revised customer service rules for the utilities. Additional items include receiving utility reports and recognizing a…
Linn County supervisors to discuss health, consulting, and coalition agreements
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will discuss and decide on a Mental Health Access Center provider agreement, consulting service agreements with Grant Consulting and Advocacy Cooperative, and a Memorandum of Agreement with five other counties to continue the Urban County Coalition.
Urbandale Sewer District to review spot repair bids and project updates
The board will discuss the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair Program bids and accept capital assets for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Members will also receive updates on trunk sewer rehabilitation and the extension project south of Aurora to Meredith.
Council approves up to $2.6 million FY 2027 city insurance renewal
The Davenport City Council will approve minutes from the June 10 meeting, reappoint members to several commissions, and consider a series of resolutions and contracts. Items include a fire department accreditation standard, a landscaping contract renewal, a flood‑mitigation grant application, and multiple…
Board approves construction contracts and zoning variance
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider approving construction change orders, a temporary easement, a new vehicle purchase, and a zoning variance. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding litigation.
Board to vote on FY2027 budget appropriation and sale of 650 Walford Road SW
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and decide on selling county-owned property at 650 Walford Road SW, and vote on a resolution appropriating the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, including a $360,716.50 Mental Health Access Center agreement with Area…
Board to recommend on Optimization RFP
The Grimes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider a recommendation on an Optimization Request for Proposals (RFP). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and board discussion items.
Board will vote on HACAP dental contract negotiations
The Linn County Early Childhood Iowa Board met on June 23, 2026 to review several operational items. Members will consider actions on the HACAP dental contract negotiations, the FY 27 board officer slate, and updates to the policy and procedures manual. The meeting also included a budget utilization update for FY 26…
Board to decide on new campsite reservation system and related fees
The Linn County Conservation Board will discuss and vote on implementing a new campsite reservation system. It will also consider a fee amendment for 2027 recreation season facilities. Additional items include a grant proposal for a trail extension, trail closures to snowmobiles, and several contract and easement…
Board considers $602,848 juvenile justice contract
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will discuss and decide on a $602,848 contract with the Iowa Judicial Branch for STEP Intervention Services for FY27. Other business includes proposed revisions to personnel policies, a new Workplace Civility policy, and appointments to the Mental Health Access Center Advisory…