Grant Marketing Consultant for Industrial Tech

This contract involves the solicitation and procurement process for Grant Marketing Consulting services at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), located in Iowa. The bid process is formal, with sealed bids to be submitted electronically by August 18, 2025, with the review and opening conducted on the same day by the college’s Purchasing Department. The contract aims to select a qualified firm capable of providing marketing consulting specifically for industrial technology grants, with project values estimated between $50,000 and $200,000. Bidders must comply with various legal and ethical standards, including non-discrimination policies and being recognized as “Equal Opportunity Employees” under applicable civil rights laws. The process emphasizes transparency, with DMACC reserving the right to reject any or all bids if deemed necessary. The solicitation is supported by comprehensive bid terms and conditions, including detailed insurance requirements from various entities, such as the State of Hawaii, the City of Muscatine, and Northwest ISD, which specify minimum coverage limits, proof of insurance, and additional insured clauses to mitigate risk. The contract also references related procurement documents, including requests for proposals and invitations for bids for diverse services and projects, such as recycling processing, construction, and equipment procurement, indicating a broad scope of procurement activities. The overarching goal is to ensure competitive, fair, and compliant awarding of contracts that meet the college’s operational and project-specific needs, with an emphasis on transparency, legal compliance, and risk management.