State Fair Booth

The contract pertains to the provision of a State Fair Booth for The University of Iowa, an organization within the State of Iowa's State, Local, Education, and Other (SLED) sector. The solicitation, identified as number 18376, was posted on January 28, 2025, with a response deadline of February 27, 2025. Bidders are advised to allocate sufficient time for preparing and submitting their proposals via the designated eBid system, as the process is extensive and detailed. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, reflecting the scope and scale of the project. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Tiara Phillips, reachable via email and phone. The overarching goal is to secure a vendor capable of managing the setup and operation of a booth at the State Fair, with the expectation that responses are comprehensive and submitted well before the deadline to ensure consideration. The broader context of related procurement activities includes various bids and requests for proposals issued by different municipal and educational entities. These include construction projects such as the Foothills Drive Phase III reconstruction in Farmington, which involves road demolition, reconstruction, and infrastructure improvements; procurement of specialized equipment like a trailer-mounted sealant melter-applicator for the City of Ames; and cooperative grocery purchasing agreements facilitated by Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. These documents highlight a pattern of detailed, deadline-driven solicitations across multiple sectors, emphasizing compliance with licensing, specifications, and procedural requirements. The University of Iowa's booth contract aligns with this trend of structured procurement processes aimed at securing qualified vendors for specific event-related and operational needs within the state's public sector.