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

17 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 ...

28 days left Sep 4, 2026

Prescription Safety Eyewear & Related Products and Services

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking eligible Bidders to provide prescription safety eyewear for Department of Corrections incarcerated individuals and State of Iowa Agency employ...

26 days left Sep 3, 2026

Men's Undergarments for use by State Agencies

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide Men's Undergarments. Various State of Iowa Agencies and Participating Agencies provide this...

20 days left Aug 27, 2026

Stone Entry Portal, Lake Darling State Park, Washington County

Project includes removing the existing entrance portal (sign) at Lake Darling State Park and replacing it with a standard Iowa DNR Design Guide stone entry portal. Please see the plans and bid pack...

12 days left Aug 20, 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...

13 days left Aug 20, 2026

Maxx Timberwolf Tree Shear

The DNR is seeking to purchase a Maxx Timberwolf 16" Tree Shear with Grapple and Chemical Sprayer or a State of Iowa approved equivalent. All specifications and bid submissions are available exclusive...

20 days left Aug 27, 2026

Independence Mental Health Institute Infirmary Building Roof Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for removing and replacing the roof for the Infirmary building which includes mainly asphalt shingles and portions of flat roof at...

10 days left Aug 17, 2026

Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility - Building 20 Automated Valve Refit

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting bids to provide welding services to refit Building 20 at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF) with new automated valves to...

14 days left Aug 21, 2026

2026 CAN-AM DEFENDER 6X6 LIMITED

The DNR is seeking to purchase a new 2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 Limited with upgraded heavy duty springs or a State of Iowa approved equivalent. All specifications and bid submissions are available excl...

9 days left Aug 17, 2026

Bread and other Related Bakery Products - DHS Eldora

The State of Iowa will be conducting a solicitation for Bread and other Related Bakery Products for DHS Eldora. The solicitation may be viewed at the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System website link ...

12 days left Aug 20, 2026

Accessibility Improvements, Lake Darling and Lake Geode State Parks, Washington County

This project includes paving ten campsites, including three ADA compliant sites, curb and gutter, minor grading and other ADA improvements within Darling State Park. Also includes minor sidewalk and p...

12 days left Aug 20, 2026

ATV Bridge - REBID, Gypsum City OHV Park, Webster County

This project consists of installing an ATV bridge, footings, and approaches. *** Project documents, including plans, specifications, proposal forms, and addenda for this project are available at Be...

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12 days left Aug 20, 2026

Wastewater Improvements, Volga River, Fayette County

The existing lagoon system will receive a variety of improvements, including new aerators, sampling and flow meter manholes, and chlorination and de-chlorination with tablet feeders. Electrical work i...

Other Utilities
12 days left Aug 20, 2026

Wastewater Improvements, Ledges State Park, Boone County

The project will upgrade the existing wastewater lagoon system. The project includes flow meter and sampling manholes, chlorination and de-chlorination chemical treatment, a baffle curtain, upgraded a...

5 days left Aug 13, 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...

13 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...

20 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...

5 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...

6 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...

6 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...

Iowa Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Iowa right now?

There are 574 open procurement opportunities in Iowa from 6 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of August 8, 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.

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