Qualitative Data Collection & Focus Group Facilitation

The contract seeks a vendor to conduct qualitative data collection through focus groups and interviews with grantees, stakeholders, advisory panel members, and State Library staff throughout Iowa. The scope includes full lifecycle management of the research process: recruiting participants, scheduling sessions, facilitating moderation, transcribing audio, and performing preliminary thematic coding to identify key insights. All activities must be carried out across the state to ensure diverse and representative input, with the goal of capturing nuanced perspectives relevant to state library programs and initiatives. The work requires cultural competence, experience in qualitative research methods, and the ability to handle data with confidentiality and rigor. The opportunity is posted as a subcontract under NAICS code 541990, indicating it falls within other professional, scientific, and technical services. It was made available on July 16, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026. The contract is managed by the State of Iowa under its agency name, with no specific place of performance listed beyond the state scope, and no set-aside provisions are specified. Interested parties must submit proposals through the provided online portal before the deadline.