Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking proposals for the replacement of the digital marquee signage at the Memorial Union. A mandatory pre-bid site visit meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT in the Gold Room at the Memorial Union. Attendance is required for all contractors to be eligible to participate. Questions regarding the bid should be held until this meeting. Proposals must be submitted online via ISUbid by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. Contractors are required to provide technical datasheets for each system bid, including display specifications, pixel pitch, luminance, viewing angles, IP rating, cabinet drawings, and power requirements. Pricing is requested for a 10mm pixel pitch base unit, with options for 8mm and 6mm pixel pitch. The scope of work includes the replacement of the existing LED message center, structural enclosure updates, controls, data connectivity, training, warranty, and service. The university will not prepay for work; invoices will be sent upon completion. The contractor must verify the current electrical system before ordering equipment. Evaluation criteria may include compliance with the scope of work, ability to meet the completion timeline, overall cost, warranty information, response time for warranty issues, and compliance with terms and conditions.
The bid responses will only be accepted online via ISUbid and must be submitted prior to the deadline of May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. The work will be completed by the contractor's proposed schedule, which needs to be one of the available working windows in June or July.
The bid notice indicates that ISU will not prepay for work. The contractor will send an invoice to ISU upon completion of all work. Specific payment term options are provided for selection, such as Net 30, Net 20, etc.
The bid requires contractors to provide warranty information for parts and labor for the unit. The response time to ISU after receiving a call for a warranty issue is also requested.
The evaluation of this RFPRFQ may be based upon, but not limited to: compliance with the scope of work, ability to meet the ISU completion timeline, overall cost to ISU, warranty information stated, response time to ISU for warranty issues, compliance with terms and conditions, references for similar work, and exceptions taken.
ISU is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to replace the digital marquee signage. Contractors must provide technical datasheets for each system being bid and references for similar work completed within the last 5 years.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid site visit meeting on April 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at the Memorial Union, Gold Room. Attendance is required for all contractors, and failure to attend or have representation will result in the contractor being ineligible to participate.
The bid does not explicitly mention the submission of samples.
The question deadline is April 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. All questions about the bid should be submitted in the questions tab related to this bid opportunity.