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Howard County, Iowa bids and RFPs

Howard County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (Notice to Bidders in Public Notices list). Purchasing contact: Julie Chapman, Auditor, 563-547-9203. Board of Supervisors agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Own website (Notice to Bidders in Public Notices list)
Bid platform
No online platform
Purchasing contact
Julie Chapman, Auditor563-547-9203
Board of Supervisors agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: Howard County website

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How to bid in Howard County

  1. Find the bid

    Howard County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (Notice to Bidders in Public Notices list).

  2. Get the documents

    Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Supervisors meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Iowa counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Howard County

How do I find bids from Howard County, Iowa?

Howard County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (Notice to Bidders in Public Notices list). Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

Does Howard County post bids online?

Howard County doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (Notice to Bidders in Public Notices list). Smaller purchases often appear first in Board of Supervisors agendas.

How do I register as a vendor with Howard County?

Ask the purchasing contact (Julie Chapman, Auditor, 563-547-9203) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.

Who is the purchasing contact for Howard County, Iowa?

Julie Chapman, Auditor, 563-547-9203.

When does the Howard County Board of Supervisors meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.

What forms do I need to bid in Howard County, Iowa?

Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

Can I get alerts for new Howard County bids?

Yes. Follow Howard County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.