Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Fort Dodge.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
Demolition and renovation of existing 32,000 SF public library.
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
Construction of a new fire station.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164601
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,837
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
71 / 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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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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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Fort Dodge
The commission approved various operational and financial items, including multiple aircraft hangar leases, an advertising lease, and a standard space lease with the FAA. Financial actions included the authorization of an Air Service Development grant and an IDOT state CSVI grant for terminal and restroom renovations, as well as the procurement of a utility vehicle and fire gear. The board also established dates for a future bid letting and public hearing related to terminal expansion projects and received reports on airline enplanements, hangar maintenance, and ongoing airport infrastructure improvements.
The commission reviewed operational and project updates, including airline enplanements, hangar lease terminations, budget performance, and progress on runway, taxiway, and hangar renovation projects. Key actions included the approval of a purchase for a v-plow for an F-250 truck, a 10-year lease renewal for the FAA, and the final year of grant funding for the Hangar C reconstruction project. Additionally, the commission approved a task order for terminal building expansion design services and discussed future business outreach, employee training, and the relocation of model airplane display cases.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Fort Dodge.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The Commission discussed fundraising strategies for the Expo Sculpture Park, favoring general seasonal contributions over designated sculpture donations. An update regarding the status of Chronicle Park was provided, noting uncertainty due to ongoing development interests. The Commission also approved the appointment of a new member and explored potential public art opportunities on downtown concrete patches, including collaboration with Iowa Central Community College.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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