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Iowa State University is soliciting proposals for a health monitoring tag system for their dairy herd. The system should provide 24/7 monitoring of individual cows and calves, including indicators for fertility, activity level, nutrition, rumination, and ear temperature. Both desktop and app versions of the software are required. Contractors must submit all questions by May 15, 2026, and responses are due by May 20, 2026, online via isubid. Required attachments include a completed VPAT, itemized quote, completed HECVAT or HECVAT Lite, technical documentation, implementation plan, terms and conditions in Word format, and example reports. The evaluation criteria include meeting specifications, support availability, ease of use, visual appeal, exceptions to terms, and total cost. The university is seeking a solution as soon as possible. Digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2. 1 Level AA is required for software purchased after July 1, 2026. Security documentation may also be required. Contractors must certify that their proposal is genuine and not an attempt to restrict competition.
The response deadline for this bid is May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to: ability to meet required specifications, ability to meet preferred specifications, availability of support, ease of use, visual appeal, exceptions taken to RFP terms and conditions, and total cost for Iowa State University.
Iowa State University is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein.
Contractors must submit all questions in the questions tab related to this bid opportunity by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.