Where to bid on Iowa government contracts

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Iowa Bonfire / IMPACS

Multiple Iowa procurement platforms — Bonfire and IMPACS (Jaggaer) — depending on the issuing agency.

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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.

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Latest Opportunities in Iowa

27 days left Aug 24, 2026

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 ...

23 days left Aug 20, 2026

WRC Linden Court Bay Window Replacement

The State will be receiving bids for replacing the existing bay windows at the Linden Court Buildings A, B, C, and D at the Woodward Resource Center, 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276. An opt...

30 days left Aug 27, 2026

5JD Building 65/66 Parking Lot Overlay

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for the replacement of the existing concrete entrance ramp, and asphalt parking lot outside of Building 65/66 at the Department of...

15 days left Aug 12, 2026

Glenwood Resource Center – Building Demolition – Phase I

This is a courtesy Bid posting for the Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation:  Title: Glenwood Resource Center – Building Demolition – Phase I Bid Closing: Wednesday, August 12th at 2:00 PM Cont...

RFQ
7 days left Aug 4, 2026

Ottumwa Salt Dome Repair

Ottumwa Salt Dome Repair

6 days left Aug 3, 2026

Waffles and Pancakes for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa will be conducting a solicitation for Waffles and Pancakes for the CDC Warehouse in Woodward Iowa. The solicitation may be viewed at the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System website ...

17 days left Aug 14, 2026

Athletic Wear for State Agencies

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking eligible bidders to provide Athletic Wear. Various State of Iowa Agencies and Political Subdivisions provide athletic wear to incarce...

17 days left Aug 14, 2026

Institutional Footwear - Canvas, Dock and Sandals

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking eligible Bidders to provide Institutional Footwear - Canvas, Dock and Sandals for State Agencies. The solicitation may be viewed at the IMPAC...

3 days left Jul 31, 2026

Three Point Rotary Tiller

The DNR is seeking to purchase a 3 point rotary tiller matching the specifications of a Valentini U2500 or a State of Iowa approved equivalent. All specifications and bid submissions are available exc...

9 days left Aug 6, 2026

Unique Identifier for Controlled Substances

The State of Iowa will be conducting a solicitation for Unique Identifier for Controlled Substances for the Department of Revenue. The solicitation may be viewed at the IMPACS Electronic Procurement S...

3 days left Jul 31, 2026

Radiant Heater Replacement at Atlantic Maintenance Garage

Radiant Heater Replacement at Atlantic Maintenance Garage

8 days left Aug 5, 2026

27CRDWBLSTRA-0200 - East Fork WMA - Behounek Tract

The Iowa DNR is seeking contractors to remove all trees and brush from up to 9 acres of remnant prairie on the East Fork WMA – Behounek Tract in Humboldt County (Section 8, T93N, R28W). All specificat...

2 days left Jul 30, 2026

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...

Due tomorrow Jul 29, 2026

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...

Due tomorrow Jul 29, 2026

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...

Due tomorrow Jul 29, 2026

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....

10 days left Aug 7, 2026

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...

2 days left Jul 30, 2026

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 ...

2 days left Jul 30, 2026

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...

14 days left Aug 11, 2026

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....

Iowa Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Iowa right now?

There are 544 open procurement opportunities in Iowa from 6 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of July 29, 2026. 30 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.

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