Outreach Government Bids & RFPs

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.

The bid notice states that proposals are due no later than May 14th, 2026, by 5 PM CST. 3 proposals are due no later than may 14th, 2026 by 5pm cst.

The bid notice states that the state will make payment for services upon satisfactory completion of the services. The state will make payment for services upon satisfactory completion of the services.

The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on specialized expertise, capabilities, technical competence, availability to the project locale, familiarity with the project locale, resources available, record of past performance, proposed project management techniques, ability and proven history in handling special project constraints, and cost proposal. After determining that a proposal satisfies the mandatory requirements stated in the request for proposal, the evaluators shall use subjective judgment in conducting a comparative assessment of the proposal by considering each of the following criteria: 6. 1. 1 specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence as demonstrated by the proposed approach and methodology to meet the project requirements 6. 1. 2 availability to the project locale 6. 1. 3 familiarity with the project locale 6. 1. 4 resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, within the specified time limits for the project 6. 1. 5 record of past performance, including price and cost data from previous projects, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration 6. 1. 6 proposed project management techniques 6. 1. 7 ability and proven history in handling special project constraints and 6. 1. 8 cost proposal.

The bid notice requires offerors to provide information related to at least three previous and current service contracts similar to the RFP requirements, including client contact information, dates of service, and a description of services performed. Provide the following information related to at least three previous and current servicecontracts, performed by the offerors organization, which are similar to the requirements of this rfp.

The bid notice mentions that if the contractor breaches any terms, the agreement may be terminated by the state, and payments may be adjusted to cover additional costs to the state due to the contractor's default. In the event the contractor breaches any of the terms or conditions hereof, this agreement may be terminated by the state at any time with or without notice. If termination for such a default is effected by the state, any payments due to contractor at the time of termination may be adjusted to cover any additional costs to the state because of contractors default.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. ull

The bid notice states that offeror questions are due by April 22nd, 2026. Offeror questions due ****.

The bid notice states that up to $135,**** is available for year one. up to 135, **** is available for year one 1.