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.

Visit portal →

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.

Browse by Industry

Browse Iowa bids by city

Latest Opportunities in Iowa

25 days left Dec 3, 2026

DVA IVH West and Cottage Parking Lot Replacements and Garage Tuckpointing

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the replacement of the West and Cottage parking lots and design of IVH Garage tuckpointing loc...

25 days left Dec 3, 2026

DVA IVH Sheeler Entrance Improvements

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the renovation and improvement of the Entrance to the Iowa Veterans Home Sheeler entrance, dri...

Due tomorrow Nov 9, 2026

HHS STS Bakery Cooler Enclosure Replacement and Corbett-Miller Hall Tuckpointing

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for replacement of one bakery cooler enclosure and masonry repairs on the Corbett-Miller Hall loca...

2 days left Nov 10, 2026

Garbage Service, Ambrose A. Call State Park, Kossuth County

The DNR is seeking services for the collection, hauling, and disposal of garbage from a qualified contractor for Ambrose a. Call State Park located in Kossuth County. DNR Issuing Officer: Darin Ga...

10 days left Nov 18, 2026

DOC ICIW IPI Building Heating Unit Replacements

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for replacement of two existing Reznor heaters (heating, cooling, and controls) at the Iowa Correc...

29 days left Dec 7, 2026

DOC FDCF Powerhouse and Warehouse Roof Replacement

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for roof replacements of the Powerhouse and Warehouse Buildings located at the Fort Dodge Correcti...

30 days left Dec 8, 2026

DOC NCCF R&D Window Replacement

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for removal and replacement of windows in the R&D Building at North Central Correctional Facility ...

39 days left Dec 17, 2026

Department of Corrections Secondary Education Program

The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking 1-2 vendor(s) to provide Adult Basic Education (ABE) Services at nine (9) correctional facilities throughout the State of Iowa. See IMPACS for mo...

4 days left Nov 12, 2026

Iowa GROWS Program Evaluator

The State of Iowa is seeking an external evaluator to collect and analyze data related to the State Personnel Development Grant. RFP documents and information can be found on the IMPACS Solicitatio...

11 days left Nov 19, 2026

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...

2 days left Nov 10, 2026

WRC Dispatch Garage Roof Replacement & Birches Tuckpointing

The State of Iowa is seeking professional design services for the replacement of a flat roof for the Dispatch Garage building and tuckpointing for the Birches building at the Woodward Resource Center....

5 days left Nov 13, 2026

Capitol Complex Monument Repair and Restoration Services

The Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines features a rich collection of about 48 monuments that honor Iowa’s history, military service, and cultural heritage. Key highlights include the Soldiers’ and Sai...

2 days left Nov 10, 2026

Concessionaire Operations of Honey Creek Resort

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking concessionaire(s) to operate within the Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake. The concessions include the (1) resort and marina o...

15 days left Nov 23, 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...

12 days left Nov 20, 2026

Repair Service and Maintenance for Aerial Lifts

The State of Iowa is seeks qualified contractors to provide preventative maintenance, corrective repairs and annual safety inspections for aerial lifts located at the State of Iowa Capital Complex in ...

10 days left Nov 18, 2026

Jefferson RCE HVAC System Replacements

Jefferson RCE HVAC System Replacements

18 days left Nov 26, 2026

M-SERIES CORRIDOR REROOF

Iowa DPD seeks professional services for a roof replacement at an existing facility located at Camp Dodge. See attachments for details. Bidders are to submit their numerical bids via the items sec...

11 days left Nov 19, 2026

Campground Restroom Replacement, Pikes Peak State Park, Clayton County

This project includes the removal of existing sidewalk, one tree stump, and one vault restroom building. The void from the building demolition will be backfilled with modified subbase and compacted. ...

15 days left Nov 23, 2026

Auto Body Repair Services

The State is seeking eligible Bidders who can provide auto body repair services for State vehicles per the bid specifications. This contract will compliment RFB 005-RFB-2838-2026 to fill auto body cov...

8 days left Nov 16, 2026

More Options for Maternal Support (MOMS)

The purpose of this RFP#FWBPEMS28001 is to solicit Proposals for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as “Agency”) to select the most qualified Respondent to provide qualified...

Iowa Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Iowa right now?

There are 85 open procurement opportunities in Iowa from 6 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of November 9, 2026. 31 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. 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.

Browse Bids in Other States