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Phone Surveying and Data Collection for Laborshed Studies

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DASIowa-005-RFP-2797-2026State & Local

Submission Closed06/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicits phone surveying and data collection services to support laborshed studies for the State of Iowa, with the goal of analyzing workforce availability, commuting behaviors, and labor market characteristics across geographic regions. The project aims to gather detailed information on where workers reside, their commute patterns, wage expectations, educational levels, skills, employment preferences, and other workforce dynamics that influence economic development and business expansion decisions. This data collection will be conducted via telephone surveys to map laborsheds—regions from which employment centers draw their commuting workforce—regardless of political boundaries, enabling state agencies and employers to make informed decisions about workforce planning, site selection, and business retention. The solicitation requires respondents to complete and submit their proposals by June 26, 2026, with mandatory certification and resubmission each time the proposal is reopened after initial submission, including after any amendments issued by the contracting officer. All previously entered data is preserved, but acknowledgment and formal resubmission are required to remain eligible. The contract term begins on the date of execution and lasts one year, with the State retaining the unilateral right to renew the agreement for up to five additional one-year periods under the same terms. The work will be performed in support of Iowa’s economic development goals, with Craig Trotter identified as the primary point of contact. Respondents must follow specific instructions for amendments, which involve answering new questions in the designated section and formally certifying and resubmitting their proposals. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of frequently saving progress, particularly after uploading documents, and specifies that failure to resubmit after an amendment will render the proposal non-compliant. The project is designed to produce actionable labor market intelligence to guide public policy, workforce development initiatives, and private sector investment decisions within Iowa.

General Info

Phone surveying for Iowa laborshed data to inform workforce planning and economic development over one year, renewable to five.

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IowaView Agency

NAICS

541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion PollingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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005-RFP-2797-2026 Cost Proposal.xlsx

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Attachment 3 - Sample of Excel Data.xlsx

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Attachment 2 - Statewide Annual Campaign.xlsx

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005-RFP-2797-2026 - Phone Surveying & Data Collections.pdf

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005-RFP-2797-2026.pdf

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Attachment 1 - Campaign by Year.xlsx

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 10

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Iowa

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Craig Trotter

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Full Description

A laborshed study is a workforce analysis tool used by economic development organizations, workforce agencies, employers, and site selectors to better understand workforce availability, commuting patterns, labor characteristics, and employment trends within a defined geographic region. Laborshed studies are considered supply-side, labor availability studies that provide community leaders, economic developers, existing employers, and prospective employers with detailed information regarding the characteristics of the local and regional workforce. These studies assist organizations in evaluating labor market conditions and workforce capacity to support economic development, business recruitment, expansion opportunities, and strategic workforce planning. A Laborshed is defined as the geographic area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workforce, regardless of political or jurisdictional boundaries. Laborshed analyses identify where workers live, the distances and commute times they are willing to travel, and the availability of labor within the region. Laborshed studies typically examine workforce-related factors including, but not limited to: • Residential locations and commuting patterns of workers; • Distance and travel time individuals are willing to commute for employment; • Current occupations and industries of employed individuals; • Wage expectations and desired compensation levels; • Education levels, certifications, and workforce skills; • Underemployment and workforce utilization; • Desired employee benefits and workplace preferences; • Availability of workers likely to change or accept employment; • Workforce participation trends; • Job search methods and recruiting resources utilized by workers; • Desired occupations, hours worked, and employment preferences. These studies provide valuable labor market intelligence that can support workforce development initiatives, economic development strategies, site selection activities, business retention and expansion efforts, and public policy decision-making. The information collected through a Laborshed study assists communities and employers in understanding the size, characteristics, and availability of the workforce within their labor market area. It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents. NOTE: Anytime the Respondent opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission. NOTE: Respondent must approve and resubmit their Proposal after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the Proposal was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Respondent only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment. Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your proposal again (if previously submitted). Contract Term The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of contract execution (the “Effective Date”). At the end of the Contract’s initial term, the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to a total of five (5) additional one-year terms.