Upcoming Change

Beginning January 1, 2026, all bid openings will be conducted via Microsoft Teams (instead of Webex).

Please take time now to prepare by ensuring you have access to Teams before this transition.

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Projects Above $100,000

Bidding Documents

  1. Download electronic documents below
  2. Obtain printed copies from Iowa State Printing Services
  3. Examine at Plan Room (see project for list of plan holders)
  4. Email plans@iastate.edu to be added to plan holders list

Bid Submission

  • Bids must be submitted prior to 2:01 PM on bid date
  • Submit bids electronically through Bid Express
  • Refer to "Instructions to Bidders" in the project manual for bid submission requirements

Projects

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory-Phase 2-Lab Gas Piping
Prebid Meeting: 7/10/2026 1:30:00 PM
Tours: 7/10/2026 12:30 PM and 7/17/2026 10:30 AM
Substantial completion: February 12, 2027
Cost estimate: $407,485
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Mark Grief
Construction manager: Troy Chandler
Design Professional: Colton Howell, 515-657-4708
INVISION ARCHITECTURE LTD
Plan Holders
Power Plant-Condenser Water Piping Repairs Phase 2
Plan Holders
Pearson Hall-Rooms 1116 and 1138 Remodel
Prebid Meeting: 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM
Tours: 7/27/2026 1:00 PM and 8/4/2026 10:30 AM
Substantial completion: 150 days (Approximately January 22, 2027)
Cost estimate: $219,520
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Julie Hartl
Construction manager: Brian Glade
Design Professional: Steven Daniels, 515-290-1967
ISU - FDC
Plan Holders
Gilman Hall-Rooms 1105 & 1109 Remodel
Prebid Meeting: 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM
Tours: 7/31/2026 1:00 PM and 8/11/2026 1:00 PM
Substantial completion: 134 days (Approximately January 13, 2027)
Cost estimate: $200,000
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Elizabeth Clarke
Construction manager: Brian Glade
Design Professional: Steven Daniels, 515-290-1967
ISU - FDC
Plan Holders

Projects Under $100,000

Bid Submission

  • Bids must be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on bid date
  • Submit bids by emailing spbids@iastate.edu
  • Refer to "Instructions to Bidders" in the project manual for bid submission requirements

Projects

Veterinary Medical Research Institute Animal Holding #40-Room 0153 Boiler System Repair
Prebid Meeting: 7/20/2026 1:00:00 PM
Prebid location: 1810 ISU C Drive, Ames, IA - Meet in gravel parking lot west of VMRI 40
Tour: Immediately following Prebid
Bid Date: 7/24/2026
Final Completion: October 1, 2026
Cost Estimate: $41,700
Project Manager: Brandon Kadner
Construction Manager: Brandon Kadner
Design Professional: ISU - FDC Donna Imhoff, 515-294-0890

Plan Holders