Survey Platform

The contract involves Iowa State University seeking qualified contractors to provide a survey platform, with the solicitation identified as RFQ-1001332, posted on October 21, 2025, and due by December 2, 2025. The scope emphasizes the procurement of a data collection system, with the university emphasizing strict adherence to all submission protocols, including online responses via ISUBid. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2 million, and the NAICS code assigned is 333924, indicating a focus on machinery manufacturing, which may relate to the survey hardware or related technology. The university’s primary contact for this opportunity is Jamie Albertsen, reachable via email and phone, and the procurement process is governed by detailed instructions emphasizing compliance, confidentiality, and proper registration. The university’s contractual framework incorporates extensive federal grant compliance provisions, mandating inclusion of mandatory federal clauses such as equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, rights to inventions, environmental regulations, and anti-lobbying certifications, ensuring federally funded projects meet strict regulatory standards. Additionally, the university’s general terms and conditions govern aspects like delivery, warranties, invoicing, confidentiality, and dispute resolution, forming the backbone of contractual relationships. Insurance requirements are detailed for off-campus professional services, mandating comprehensive coverage including general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, and workers’ compensation, with certificates to be maintained throughout the contract period. The procurement instructions specify that proposals must be submitted exclusively through ISUBid, with detailed guidance on inquiry procedures, proposal formatting, and evaluation criteria, although specific evaluation factors and weights are not explicitly provided. The solicitation also emphasizes compliance with Iowa state laws, conflict of interest disclosures, confidentiality markings, and supplier registration, ensuring transparency and legal adherence. Overall, the contract aims to secure a technologically capable vendor capable of delivering a compliant, secure, and effective survey platform within a structured federal and state regulatory environment.