Procurement Bids in Iowa
502 open procurement opportunities across 6 organizations
How many government bids are open in Iowa right now? 502 as of July 14, 2026 , with 21 closing within the next 7 days. Top-posting Iowa agencies: Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Iowa IMPACS, Federal Government, City of Urbandale.
Top Iowa agencies posting bids right now: Iowa Department of Administrative Services,Iowa IMPACS,Federal Government,City of Urbandale.
Where to bid on Iowa government contracts
Official portal
Iowa Bonfire / IMPACS
Multiple Iowa procurement platforms — Bonfire and IMPACS (Jaggaer) — depending on the issuing agency.
Small-business programs
- Iowa Targeted Small Business (TSB) certification
Statutory reference
Iowa Code Chapter 73A (Public Contracts)
Iowa TSB targets 10% of state contract dollars to certified small businesses.
See our complete Iowa procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.
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Latest Opportunities in Iowa
Healthy Hometowns: Mobile Integrated Health
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # PHTHOET27001 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qu...
Audit Services and Forensic Audit Services
Madison County, Iowa is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms and forensic accounting firms to provide: Part A – Annual Audit Services for the fiscal year ended June ...
Food Items for CDC Warehouse
The State of Iowa will be conducting a solicitation for Food items for the CDC Warehouse in Woodward Iowa. The solicitation may be viewed at the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System website link below...
DOC NCF IPI Homes for Iowa Facility Project Phase II Fencing
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for electrical, exterior improvements and earthwork for the construction of perimeter fence and sally port at the Newton Correctio...
Alum Applications at Casey Lake (Tama Co.)
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is issuing this RFB for an alum application at Casey Lake in Tama County to address internal phosphorus loading and improve overall lake water quality. All spe...
Woodward Food Service Elevator Replacement
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for removing and replacing existing food service elevator at the Woodward Resource Center,1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276....
Walleye Grower Fish Food
The DNR seeks to purchase fish food for use at Rathbun Fish Hatchery in accordance with the specifications listed in IMPACS. All specifications and bid submissions are available exclusively through th...
Migratory Game Bird Stamp
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to contract with a qualified non-profit organization to complete projects that protect or propagate migratory game birds and/or acquire, devel...
Nepple WMA Wetland RT, Great Lakes Wildlife Unit, Dickinson County
This project is designed to create a wetland pool area on the Nepple Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Dickinson County, Iowa. Work under this project includes embankment (dike construction), excavation...
IVC Columbarium & Irrigation Expansion Project
The State of Iowa will be receiving bids for the Columbarium & Irrigation Expansion Project at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 3424 Veterans Memorial Dr. Van Meter, Iowa 50003. An optional Pre-Bid meeting ...
Low Water Crossings and Bridge Demolition, Maquoketa Caves State Park, Jackson County
This project includes removal of a deteriorated wooden bridge and stairs, including posts and railroad ties; and placement of low water crossings in two locations with PCC pig slats with minor grading...
Drawdown & Structure Installation, Diamond Lake, Poweshiek County
This project consists of cutting the dam for a controlled drawdown of Diamond Lake. A drawdown structure will be installed to aid in future lake drawdowns. *** Project documents, including plans...
Preparation Canyon Unit Fence Replacement, Loess Hills State Forest, Monona County
This project consists of tree removal and fence removal for replacement at a total length of 12.4 miles. The replacement fence will be built using a wildlife friendly design. It will be constructed of...
Shoreline Stabilization, Pillsbury Point, Dickinson County
This project consists of repairing damage caused by sustained high water and wave action along the shoreline of West Okoboji Lake at Pillsbury Point State Park. *** Project documents, including pla...
Agency Specific Contract for Catfish Feed
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to establish an Agency-Specific Contract for the manufacture and delivery of catfish feed for use at multiple DNR fish hatcheries and faciliti...
ATOD Will Call Ramp Replacement
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for the removal and replacement of the will call ramp, the ramp’s accessories and the surrounding area at ATOD – 1918 SE Hulsizer ...
DPS P02 Parking Lot Replacement
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for the replacement of a portion of the parking lot at the Department of Public Safety Post 02 Headquarters at 1619 Truro Pavement...
Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Pikes Peak State Park, Clayton County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks to receive bids for the purchase and removal of a House located on state owned real estate in Section 34, Township 95 North, Range 3 West of the 5th P.M....
Water Treatment Chemicals and Services - Iowa Medical Classification Center
The State of Iowa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide a comprehensive water chemical treatment and services program Iowa Medical Classification Center (IMCC). The Contractor shall furnish al...
Third-Party FaDSS Program Model Fidelity Reviewer
The successful Bidder will provide third-party model fidelity reviews for Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) programs under the direction of the FaDSS Program Manager. Such services shall...
Iowa Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
How many government bids are open in Iowa right now?
There are 502 open procurement opportunities in Iowa from 6 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of July 14, 2026. 21 of them close within the next seven days.
Which Iowa agencies post the most bids?
The top agencies posting bids in Iowa right now are Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Iowa IMPACS, Federal Government, City of Urbandale. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.
Where do I register to bid on Iowa government contracts?
Register on Iowa Bonfire / IMPACS (https://www.iowa.gov/agencies/department-of-administrative-services-customer-council/state-procurement/) for state-level opportunities. Multiple Iowa procurement platforms — Bonfire and IMPACS (Jaggaer) — depending on the issuing agency. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.
What industries dominate Iowa procurement?
The most-active industries in Iowa government procurement right now are Construction, Professional Services, Food Services. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to Iowa.
What small-business or set-aside programs does Iowa offer?
Iowa operates the following preference and set-aside programs: Iowa Targeted Small Business (TSB) certification. Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.
What law governs procurement in Iowa?
Iowa procurement is governed by Iowa Code Chapter 73A (Public Contracts). This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.
How do I find upcoming Iowa bid opportunities?
Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to Iowa to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.
How often are new Iowa bids added?
Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the Iowa state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.
Does Iowa require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?
Iowa generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered Iowa vendors or certified Iowa small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.