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

Memorial Union-Roof Replacement-Sections G, Z, 1
Prebid Meeting: 4/7/2026 11:00:00 AM
Tours: 4/7/2026 9:30 AM and 4/14/2026 10:00 AM
Substantial completion: August 7, 2026
Cost estimate: $650,500
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Mitchell Hlavacek
Construction manager: Claire Vorthmann
Design Professional: Kerry Weig, 515-292-0007
10FOLD ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING LTD
Plan Holders
Beardshear Hall-Rooms 0530, 0810, 0880, 3410 Improvement
Prebid Meeting: 4/8/2026 9:00:00 AM
Tour: Following Prebid Meeting
Substantial completion: November 18, 2026
Cost estimate: $158,960
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Amy Tremain
Construction manager: Amy Tremain
Design Professional: John Byerly, 515-294-0842
ISU - FDC
Plan Holders
Linden Residence Hall-North Retaining Wall-Repairs
Prebid Meeting: 4/15/2026 2:30:00 PM
Tours: 4/15/2026 1:00 PM and 4/21/2026 11:00 AM
Substantial completion: July 31, 2026
Cost estimate: $363,500
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Mitchell Hlavacek
Construction manager: Claire Vorthmann
Design Professional: Gary Reed, 515-369-4400
CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE
Plan Holders
Student Services Building-East Wing Ground Floor Remodel
Prebid Meeting: 4/20/2026 11:00:00 AM
Tours: 4/20/2026 9:30 AM and 4/28/2026 10:00 AM
Substantial completion: 45 days (Approximately July 3, 2026)
Cost estimate: $117,800
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Amy Tremain
Construction manager: Amy Tremain
Design Professional: Steven Daniels, 515-290-1967
ISU - FDC
Plan Holders
Veterinary Medical Research Institute Animal Holding #40-85kW Generator Replacement
Plan Holders
Reiman Gardens Conservatory-Boilers-Replacement
Prebid Meeting: 4/22/2026 10:00:00 AM
Tours: 4/22/2026 9:00 AM and 4/29/2026 9:00 AM
Substantial completion: September 1, 2026
Cost estimate: $391,000
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Angela Solberg
Construction manager: Steven Nelson
Design Professional: Brian Grove, 515-294-6084
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

Town Engineering Building-Room C0124 Domestic Water Piping Repair
Prebid Meeting: 4/22/2026 11:00:00 AM
Prebid location: 813 Bissell Rd., Corridor 0124 Ames, IA
Tour: Immediately following Prebid
Bid Date: 4/27/2026
Final Completion: 15 days (June 9, 2026)
Cost Estimate: $63,500
Project Manager: Amy Tremain
Construction Manager: Amy Tremain
Design Professional: ISU - FDC Brendan Harms, 515-294-7198

Plan Holders