Black Hawk County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Waterloo, IA
Country:: US

Black Hawk County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Repair of Skywalk over Lafayette Street (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Work consist of traffic control for the site (max. 2 weeks per closure). Remove and replace damaged components of the skywalk.
Siding Replacement West Wing of Interpretive Center and Buckles Building - Hartman Reserve RFP
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The acquisition and installation of replacement siding.
Purchase of a New 3/4 Ton, 4 Wheel Drive, Service Truck RFP
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Purchase of a new 3/4 ton, 4 wheel drive, service truck.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
185357
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
131,532
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Black Hawk County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Avoid unless the need is truly proprietary or warranty-related; otherwise pivot to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, State of Iowa/NASPO/OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Black Hawk County, IA permits sole source in limited cases (proprietary technology or warranty maintenance). There’s no history of significant sole source awards over the competitive threshold, making approval unlikely. For major purchases, pivot to cooperative contracts rather than investing time in sole source.
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Cooperatives
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- The county uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell member) and is eligible for multiple programs. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key operational and administrative topics. Public comments were received regarding local regulations for motorcycles, UTVs, and ATVs in the area of Washburn. The board approved claims and payments for the county. Departmental updates included a progress report on bridge maintenance activities on Oxley Road, coordination with the City of Cedar Falls regarding a proposed roundabout at Union Road and 27th Street, and an update on state-level public health system alignment plans. Additionally, a change order was approved for the Washburn sewer system pump panel replacement contract.
Board of Supervisors of the County of Black Hawk Regular Adjourned Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the approval of expenditures and payment issuance. Project updates were received from the County Engineer regarding bridge construction, the Public Health Director regarding mobile clinics, and the County Sheriff regarding new legislation affecting jail populations. Additionally, the Board approved a 28E agreement for a regional SWAT team, authorized the purchase of office furnishings for the Chief Judge, approved personnel requisitions, and authorized the purchase of capital equipment including a tractor and a telescopic lift. A public hearing was held regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which was subsequently approved.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Black Hawk County.

Thomas J. KoenigsfeldAssessor

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Ryan BrennanAssistant County Engineer

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Black Hawk County RFPs

Repair of Skywalk over Lafayette Street (Request for Proposal)

Siding Replacement West Wing of Interpretive Center and Buckles Building - Hartman Reserve RFP

Purchase of a New 3/4 Ton, 4 Wheel Drive, Service Truck RFP

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Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Board of Supervisors of the County of Black Hawk Regular Adjourned Meeting

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Black Hawk County RFPs

Repair of Skywalk over Lafayette Street (Request for Proposal)

Siding Replacement West Wing of Interpretive Center and Buckles Building - Hartman Reserve RFP

Purchase of a New 3/4 Ton, 4 Wheel Drive, Service Truck RFP

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Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Board of Supervisors of the County of Black Hawk Regular Adjourned Meeting

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Black Hawk County Board of Health Meeting Minutes

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Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County RFPs

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Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Board of Supervisors of the County of Black Hawk Regular Adjourned Meeting

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Black Hawk County RFPs

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Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Board of Supervisors of the County of Black Hawk Regular Adjourned Meeting

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Black Hawk County Board of Health Meeting Minutes

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