SLED Opportunity · IOWA · IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Iowa State University seeks contractors to furnish and install a hoop structure for its Campus Services Department. The project excludes site prep and foundation work. Performance and Payment Bond required if project exceeds $25,000. Bids may use modified truss spacing.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to furnish and install a hoop structure to be utilized by ISU's Campus Services Department. Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity. --- Q&A --- Q1: The bid form is requesting a bid bond amount, however I cannot located the amount required in the bid documents. Can you please clarify the bond requirements? A1: ISU is not requesting pricing for a Bid Bond, we are asking for the price of a Performance and Payment Bond. If your price for this project is under $25,000, the P&P Bond will not be required. Submitted: 1/26/2026 08:51:23 PM (CT) Q2: Drawing page S200 detail 1 Foundation and footing plan shows a spacing of 18' truss spacing. Can you confirm that we are able to submit a bid using a 16' truss spacing with one 8' bay to accomplish the desired overall length? A2: You should be able to bid using 16ft truss spacing with one 8ft bay to achieve the required overall building length. The foundation and footing layout would then be revised to accommodate the truss spacing. Submitted: 1/22/2026 06:20:11 PM (CT) Q3: Can you confirm that the scope of work for this project excludes; site preparation, dirt-work and grading, foundation work, concrete, asphalt and paving and electrical. A3: This is correct. ISU is only asking for bidders to provide the hoop structure and skin. All the other work mentioned will be part of a Capital Project bid done through ISU's FP&M Department in March 2026. Submitted: 1/21/2026 08:25:45 AM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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