Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
This solicitation seeks woody vegetation removal at Brenton Slough. Polk County identifies BidNet Direct as the system through which its solicitations are posted and administered. Bids close October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
This solicitation seeks woody vegetation removal at Brenton Slough. Polk County identifies BidNet Direct as the system through which its solicitations are posted and administered. Bids close October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
Polk County is seeking bids for conveyor lifts for Sleepy Hollow Sports Park under solicitation 2026-025. The opportunity was published October 8, 2026, and bids are due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Polk County posts and administers its solicitations through BidNet Direct, where bidders can access solicitation materials and submit responses.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
104326
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,416
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
516,546
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards
Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate
Competitor & pricing intel from past awards
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
This contract establishes a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement between Polk County Iowa and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Body Worn Camera, Vehicle Camera, and Digital Evidence Software, along with associated cloud services, professional services, and technology assurance plans. The agreement has an initial term of 5 years, commencing on November 29, 2022, with an option for annual extensions. The total estimated cost for the 60-month program is $1,738,054.64, payable in annual installments. The contract also includes a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Polk County
The meeting primarily focused on the presentation of the first-quarter budget amendment for the current fiscal year. Key topics included updates on revenue sources, such as interest earnings and fee collections, and expenditure adjustments involving social services and jail medical contracts. The board reviewed carry-forward funding for various initiatives, including water quality projects, community development, and capital projects like facility improvements and vehicle replacements. Additionally, the presentation covered budget-neutral adjustments related to grants and law enforcement contracts, as well as changes in personnel services and outside counsel expenses. The board was requested to authorize the publication of a public hearing regarding these budget amendments.
The meeting included the approval of the county bill list and the issuance of two proclamations. One proclamation recognized Overdose Awareness Day to raise awareness regarding substance use disorders, reduce stigma, and honor those lost to overdose. The second proclamation designated September as Recovery Month, celebrating individuals in recovery and the organizations that provide support services to those struggling with mental health or substance use conditions.
Public-sector contacts connected to Polk County.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
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The meeting included public hearings on the Little Four Mile Creek Stream Restoration Project and a zoning map amendment regarding the comprehensive plan. The Board received a presentation from the City of Clive regarding a regional park project, heard comments regarding intersection safety near the High Trestle Trail, and formally recognized the Sheriff for 45 years of service. Action was taken on alcohol license applications, tax suspension petitions, final plat approvals, and resolutions regarding the disposal of county-owned real estate and an intersection pavement replacement project for the High Trestle Trail.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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