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O'Brien County, Iowa bids and RFPs

O'Brien County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (news posts only; no bids page). Purchasing contact: Rhea Schmalen, Auditor, 712-957-3225, rschmalen@obriencounty.iowa.gov. 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 (news posts only; no bids page)
Bid platform
No online platform
Purchasing contact
Rhea Schmalen, Auditor712-957-3225rschmalen@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Board of Supervisors agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: O'Brien County website

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How to bid in O'Brien County

  1. Find the bid

    O'Brien County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (news posts only; no bids page).

  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 O'Brien County

How do I find bids from O'Brien County, Iowa?

O'Brien County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (news posts only; no bids page). Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

Does O'Brien County post bids online?

O'Brien County doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (news posts only; no bids page). Smaller purchases often appear first in Board of Supervisors agendas.

How do I register as a vendor with O'Brien County?

Ask the purchasing contact (Rhea Schmalen, Auditor, 712-957-3225, rschmalen@obriencounty.iowa.gov) 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 O'Brien County, Iowa?

Rhea Schmalen, Auditor, 712-957-3225, rschmalen@obriencounty.iowa.gov.

When does the O'Brien 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 O'Brien 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 O'Brien County bids?

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