State Library of Iowa IMLS 5 Year Evaluation Consultant

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law. This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid. Bid Submission and Amendments · Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents. · If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted. Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents. · If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact. Instructions for Responding to an Amendment 1. Review the amendment in the solicitation. 2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable. 3. Acknowledge the amendment. 4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time. Description of Services The State Library of Iowa Is conducting an RFB to select a consultant who will conduct the Five-Year Evaluation of the IMLS. The winning Bidder shall work with the State Library of Iowa to provide the deliverables as listed in the Specificiations provided in the Buyer Attachments. In order to best carry out the deliverables, the Bidder shall collect data statewide by way of interviews, surveys, social media, and/or focus groups of grantees, and other stakeholders of the LSTA program, including the Advisory Panel and the State Library staff. The Bidder shall review and reference project data available at the State Library as needed. The work can begin as soon as the Purchase Order for these services has been received. The result of this solicitation will be a purchase order.