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Shelby County, Iowa bids and RFPs

Shelby County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Purchasing contact: Taryn Knapp, Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 712-755-3831 Option 6. 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 (bids page with email/text alerts)
Bid platform
No online platform
Purchasing contact
Taryn Knapp, Auditor & Commissioner of Elections712-755-3831 Option 6
Board of Supervisors agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: Shelby County website

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How to bid in Shelby County

  1. Find the bid

    Shelby County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts).

  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 Shelby County

How do I find bids from Shelby County, Iowa?

Shelby County, Iowa doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

Does Shelby County post bids online?

Shelby County doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bids page with email/text alerts). Smaller purchases often appear first in Board of Supervisors agendas.

How do I register as a vendor with Shelby County?

Ask the purchasing contact (Taryn Knapp, Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 712-755-3831 Option 6) 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 Shelby County, Iowa?

Taryn Knapp, Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 712-755-3831 Option 6.

When does the Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County bids?

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