Approx., 25,500 SY of 9" thick PCC class C-SUD street pavement, 600 SY of 8" thick PCC class C-SUD street pavement, 2,400 LF of storm sewer, 7,600 LF of subdrain, Class 10 excavation, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, paved medians, driveways, sidewalks, pavement markings, fiber optic infrastructure, temporary surface restoration, permanent surface restoration.
Construction of a new traffic signal and widening and additional eastbound left-turn lane storage, and widening. The construction improvements include the new traffic signal, approx. 510 SY of 9" thick PCC Class C-SUD street pavement, 385 SY of 8” thick PCC Class C-SUD street pavement, 45 LF of storm sewer, one (1) cast-in-place storm sewer intake, one (1) storm sewer intake extension, 200 LF of subdrain, Class 10 excavation, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, median modification, sidewalks, pavement markings, fiber optic infrastructure, permanent surface restoration, temporary traffic control, mobilization, and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project.
Construction improvements include approx. 2,250 SY of 7" thick PCC street pavement, 10 storm sewer structures, 750 LF of storm sewer, 700 LF of water main, 60 LF of sanitary sewer, 1,450 LF of subdrain, major adjustments to sanitary sewer structures, class 10 excavation, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, and removal and replacement of streets, driveways, and sidewalks. Other associated improvements include temporary water main, temporary sidewalk, temporary traffic control, erosion control, temporary and permanent surface restoration, and miscellaneous associated work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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126690
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
380.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
77,833
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $40,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or Iowa DAS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Ankeny (IA):Sole source is rarely used above the $40,000 competitive bidding threshold. Deprioritize this path and immediately pursue cooperative contracting options. Attempting to justify a sole source purchase will likely result in significant delays and failure.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ankeny
Polk County Aviation Authority Minutes
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed financial and budget reports, including a list of bills. Consent agenda items included the authorization of a farm lease agreement and several payments for ongoing construction services, specifically for the maintenance storage facility and the runway reconstruction project. The board also approved a task order for design and bidding services related to the terminal apron rehabilitation. Additionally, the meeting featured updates regarding FBO operations, engineering progress, hangar status, fuel sales, and legal counsel matters.
Ankeny City Council Minutes
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed a public hearing regarding a development agreement for a business expansion. The Council reviewed and approved a wide range of consent agenda items, including financial reports, accounts payable, various change orders and payments for ongoing engineering and construction projects, and property easement acquisitions. Key administrative actions included the approval of a professional services agreement for a master plan, the city's strategic plan, and various ordinances related to urban renewal areas and the repeal of the telephone franchise ordinance.
Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ankeny.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Ankeny?
The City of Ankeny's Finance Department oversees purchasing; a Procurement Coordinator in Finance administers purchasing policies, the purchasing card program, cooperative memberships, surplus disposal, and vendor compliance while individual departments make decentralized purchases.
Where does City of Ankeny post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ankeny posts bids and RFPs on its Bid & RFP Opportunities portal (CivicEngage) at https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/359/Bid-RFP-Opportunities and https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/Bids.aspx. Vendors can subscribe for email or text notifications to receive new postings.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Ankeny?
Vendors register for City of Ankeny opportunities by subscribing through the City's Bid Postings portal (CivicEngage) at https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/Bids.aspx; for registration or doing-business questions, contact the City Finance Department as listed on the Purchasing page.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Nov 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed and approved the site plan for the Ankeny Salt Storage Facility. Additionally, the Director provided a report covering updates from a recent City Council meeting, presented the tentative agenda for the upcoming meeting, and reviewed the building permit report for the previous month.
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Meeting signals
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Does City of Ankeny use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Ankeny authorizes and uses cooperative purchasing: its Purchasing Policy permits use of bids from other government units, the Procurement Coordinator maintains cooperative memberships, and the city participates in the State of Iowa Cooperative Purchasing Program.
What procurement requirements does City of Ankeny publish for vendors?
The City of Ankeny's Purchasing Policy requires performance and payment bonds for public improvement projects over $25,000, bid security for formal bids, SAM.gov debarment checks for federally funded contracts, and written justification for sole‑source purchases; review each solicitation for specific forms and terms.
How does City of Ankeny approve procurement contracts and awards?
Purchases over $1,000 require a City purchase order with approvals escalating by dollar amount; competitive bids $40,000+ require City Manager approval and City Council affirmation. Formal-bid contracts are executed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk; other contracts are executed by the City Manager.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Ankeny?
Vendors can find the City of Ankeny's Purchasing Policy (Standard Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual, Resolution 2022-001) at https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/383; the Policies index lists related updates, the Purchasing Card Policy, and other procurement guidance.