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Government contracts in Iowa
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About government contracts in Iowa
Government contracts in Iowa flow through a mix of federal opportunities on SAM.gov and state-and-local postings on Iowa Vendor Self-Service (Iowa DAS). The most active in-state buyers tend to be the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa state universities, with federal posts in Iowa adding to that mix from agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers, GSA, and the VA. That layered buyer base means a small business can assemble a recurring pipeline without leaving the state.
As of October 20, 2026, Iowa has 102 open contracts in our index from 24 distinct buying agencies, with 83 added in the last 30 days. That's enough volume that automated alerting outperforms manual portal-checking, especially when Iowa buyers run on different posting calendars. The densest categories right now are general construction (22 open posts) and engineering services (16), with the remainder spread across other construction trades, facilities services, and professional services in Iowa.
Iowa runs targeted small-business set-asides for firms certified as TSB (Targeted Small Business) by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov together with Iowa state and local feeds so vendors can monitor every channel from one inbox instead of logging into Iowa Vendor Self-Service (Iowa DAS) and SAM.gov separately each morning. Drill into any industry below to see the open Iowa contracts and recurring buyers for that specific category.
Recent contracts in Iowa
S207--Integrated Pest Control Service - Iowa City VA
Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to issue Request for…
Plumbing Supplies for Iowa School for the Deaf
Background Information: The Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) maintains a large, residential campus that includes academic buildings, dormitories, dining facilities, administrative offices, athletic spa…
Science of Reading Consultant
The Iowa Department of Education seeks a qualified literacy expert to collaborate with the Department in developing guidance, tools, resources, and other supports that assist educators and families.
Electrical Services - Zone 3
Background Information This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agenc…
Ready to Eat Pizza Delivery for Parks & Recreation
The City of Ames is accepting proposals from qualified vendors for ready to eat pizza delivery for the Parks and Recreation Department. The contract period will be December 1, 2026 through November …
Microsoft 365 Backup Solution
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Miscellaneous Inventory for Electric Services
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for distribution surge arresters, clamps, enclosures, crossarms, connectors, fuses, etc., for Electric Distribution inventory. All responses must be submitted befo…
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26-13 Wor982210D (Worth)
This project is for the construction of the East and West wetland systems as shown in the plans, which will be awarded together to the lowest bidder. In general, the work includes constructing a wetla…
HHS CHMHI Administration Building Window Replacement
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for replacing the designated windows in the Administration Building at the Cherokee Mental Health …
DPS Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)
The Iowa Department of Management (DOM), on behalf of the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to research available Digital Evidence Management System…
Door Replacements at ImOn Ice Arena
Notice of Request for Bid Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received electronically before 3:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for removal and replacement of various doors and…
Adair WMA Invasive Brush Treatment
The DNR is seeking a qualified contractor to complete invasive brush treatment on 46 acres of the Adair Wildlife Management Area located in Adair County, Iowa. All specifications and bid submissions a…
Recreation Complex Storage Building Rebid, Project #R27-03
The City of Council Bluffs is requesting bids for all work set forth in the plans, specifications, and proposals for this project. Major items of work for this project include the following approxi…
Welding Gases & Supplies
Notice of Request for Bid Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received electronically before 3:00pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Welding Gases & Supplies as requested by the City …