Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Cedar Rapids.
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The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for replacement of the outfield padding at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The opportunity is classified as a Request for Bid (RFB) for physical stadium work, not a grant program. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
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Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164470
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,547.4
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
137,935
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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This contract outlines the agreement between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids for the provision of tasers and associated services to the Police Department. The contract spans five years, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with a total cost not exceeding $709,853.00. It details the scope of services, compensation structure, payment terms, and includes various legal and operational clauses, as well as specific terms for Axon Cloud Services, professional services, and TASER 7 products.
This contract between the City of Cedar Rapids and Flock Group Inc. is for the subscription and implementation of an Automated License Plate Reader System and associated cameras. The initial term is for two years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. The total contract amount is $489,750.00, covering hardware, software (FlockOS, Falcon LPR, Condor PTZ cameras), and professional implementation services. The system is intended for law enforcement purposes, including crime awareness, prevention, and prosecution, with data retention of 30 days.
This contract details the agreement between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the provision of APX Next XE Radios and related services. The contract, effective from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2031, has a firm fixed dollar amount of $899,500. It includes the supply of 65 APX Next XE Radios, a Command Central Aware Patrol Bundle, white glove deployment support, various accessories, and software licenses. The document also covers payment terms, insurance, software licensing, and specific addenda for software products and subscription services, including carrier services from AT&T and Verizon.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cedar Rapids
The City Council held a regular session to address numerous agenda items. Key topics included public hearings on animal control ordinances, community development grant evaluations, alley and utility easement vacations, and project plans for the 8th Avenue Bridge replacement. The Council passed resolutions regarding city property disposition, parking regulations, public utility easements, and the designation of greenspace. Further actions involved authorizing multiple professional services and construction contracts, approving final plats for new additions, granting liquor license applications, and providing financial incentives for economic development projects. Routine financial approvals such as bill payments and payroll were also conducted.
The City Council meeting included the approval of a new Weapon Screening and Security Policy for council meetings. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to appoint Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC as the completion contractor for two separate road projects: the 34th Street SE project and the Richard Drive NE and Nancy Jane Lane NE project, both of which are part of the Paving for Progress initiative.
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The City Council held a regular session to address various administrative, development, and community matters. Key topics included the adoption of proclamations for Suicide Awareness and Hispanic Heritage months, updates on homeless systems, and the approval of multiple development agreements and urban renewal plan amendments. The Council reviewed and approved various public infrastructure projects, including trail repairs and road improvements, and authorized several easements and property dispositions. Furthermore, the Council addressed legal and administrative items, such as attorney fee authorizations, contractor defaults and terminations, the establishment of a sustainability grant program, and the approval of numerous alcohol license applications. Zoning changes and ordinances related to tax increment collection were also processed.
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