Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking proposals for videography services to create a short-form video storytelling package about prairie strips, a conservation practice. The project requires conceptualization, filming, and production of documentary-style content featuring farmer interviews and seasonal visuals. Deliverables will be used for outreach and education. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026. Required attachments include a portfolio of past work and a detailed quote. Contractors must demonstrate experience in documentary-style video content filmed outdoors, in working landscapes, and conducting interviews with rural stakeholders. Full-service video production, including pre-production, filming, editing, and post-production, is required. The final deliverables must be suitable for digital platforms. A minimum of two rounds of review and revisions are expected. Travel to farms in Iowa, Nebraska, and Michigan may be required, with reimbursement for allowable expenses. ISU reserves the right to award to one or multiple suppliers.
The bid responses will only be accepted online via ISUBid and must be submitted by the deadline of April 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT. The notice states, bid responses will only be accepted online via isubid. please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
The bid notice provides several payment term options for the offer, including 1/10, net 30; 2/10, net 30; 2/15, net 30; 5/15, net 30; net 10; net 15; net 20; and net 30. The bidder is asked to select their preferred payment terms.
The evaluation of this RFPRFQ may be based upon, but not limited to: total cost for Iowa State University, ability to meet required specifications, ability to meet preferred specifications, quality of past work and visual appeal, availability and quality of project management and support, experience with similar video production projects, quality of references and/or past experience, and quality of samples in portfolio.
Contractors must demonstrate experience producing documentary-style video content filmed outdoors, in working landscapes, or in active agricultural or conservation settings, and experience conducting interviews with farmers, landowners, or rural stakeholders in a respectful, relationship-based manner. A portfolio of past work is also required.
Yes, a portfolio of past work is required, including at least 2-4 video samples demonstrating storytelling at the intersection of agriculture, conservation, and science that remains people-focused, with evidence of projects in the region of interest and the ability to capture clear and compelling footage of plants and animals.
The question deadline for this bid opportunity is April 17, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT. The notice states, question deadline: **** 05: 00 pm ct.
