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.

Download the Microsoft Teams app

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

Utilities-Veterinary Medicine Power Plant-Roof Replacement
Prebid Meeting: 5/28/2026 11:00:00 AM
Tours: 5/28/2026 10:00 AM and 6/4/2026 10:00 AM
Substantial completion: 60 days (Approximately August 24, 2026)
Cost estimate: $237,650
TSB goal: 10%
Project manager: Mitchell Hlavacek
Construction manager: Claire Vorthmann
Design Professional: Mike McCoy, 515-294-8313
ISU
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

FPM Campus Services Storage-Electrical
Prebid Meeting: 5/22/2026 10:00:00 AM
Prebid location: via Microsoft Teams
Tour: 5/22/2026 9:00 AM
Bid Date: 5/27/2026
Final Completion: December 3, 2026
Cost Estimate: $63,100
Project Manager: Mark Grief
Construction Manager: Chad Gourley
Design Professional: ISU - FDC Steve Larson, 515-294-0601

Plan Holders

Gerdin Business Building-Room 2141 Student Office and Furniture
Prebid Meeting: 5/22/2026 10:00:00 AM
Prebid location: Gerdin Business Building, Room 2141
Tour: Immediately following prebid meeting
Bid Date: 5/29/2026
Final Completion: 60 days (Approximately August 2, 2026)
Cost Estimate: $44,400
Project Manager: Maricel V. Lloyd
Construction Manager: Maricel V. Lloyd
Design Professional: ISU - FDC John Byerly, 515-294-0842

Plan Holders

Office and Laboratory Building-Chilled Water Piping
Prebid Meeting: 6/1/2026 11:00:00 AM
Prebid location: Lot 26 - North side of Office and Lab Building - 2401 Osborn Dr Ames, IA 50011
Tour: Immediately following prebid meeting
Bid Date: 6/5/2026
Final Completion: July 3, 2026
Cost Estimate: $64,500
Project Manager: Brady Streit
Construction Manager: Brady Streit
Design Professional: ISU - FDC Brian Grove, 515-294-6084

Plan Holders

Howe Hall-Room 3600 Storm Piping Repair
Prebid Meeting: 5/29/2026 10:00:00 AM
Prebid location: Howe Hall 3600
Tour: Immediately following Prebid
Bid Date: 6/3/2026
Final Completion: July 31, 2026
Cost Estimate: $75,000
Project Manager: Amy Tremain
Construction Manager: Amy Tremain
Design Professional: ISU - FDC Brendan Harms, 515-294-7198

Plan Holders