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Orientation

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
IA20260011 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Cherokee, Dickinson, Emmet +6
10 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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IA20260011 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Cherokee, Dickinson, Emmet +6
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BRICKLAYER
Base $29.80Fringe $17.16
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SHEET METAL WORKER: HVAC DUCT WORK ONLY (CHEROKEE, DICKENSON, EMMET, LYON, O'BRIEN, PLYMOUTH AND SIOUX COUNTIES)
Base $32.67Fringe $13.55
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SHEETMETAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) (KOSSUTH, HUMBOLDT AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES)
Base $33.82Fringe $21.58
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IA20260075 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Warren
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BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
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TILE SETTER
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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BRICKLAYER AND STONEMASON
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IA20260074 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Story
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BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
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TILE SETTER
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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BRICKLAYER AND STONEMASON
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IA20260048 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Marion
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BOILERMAKER
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CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY)
Base $34.25Fringe $29.53
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FOR EMPLOYEES WITH LESS THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING; & CHRISTMAS DAY
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Orientation Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend. When: August 19, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM October 28, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM January 8, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM March 24, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM June 9, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM Click here for the Virtual On-Demand Webinar Click here for the Orientation Slides

Orientation Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend. When: August 19, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM October 28, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM January 8, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM March 24, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM June 9, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM Click here for the Virtual On-Demand Webinar Click here for the Orientation Slides

Orientation Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we have a pre-recorded Supplier Orientation that can be accessed here . The orientation slides can be found here . To Register: To sign up for a session, click on the link for the session you would like to attend.

Iowa State University offers supplier orientation sessions monthly. These sessions are open to any supplier that wishes to participate. Topics covered in the sessions include: How to do business with Iowa State What we buy and how we buy it The bid process The invoicing and payment process Information available to suppliers online The Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will also present information on their services to help Iowa businesses throughout the state in obtaining government contracts at the federal, state, and local level. This will include information on the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). At the end of in-person sessions (when available), procurement agents from ISU and a representative from CIRAS will be available to answer questions. If you can't attend a session, we h

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Executive summary
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Iowa State University is hosting monthly supplier orientation sessions starting August 19, 2025, aimed at educating suppliers on how to engage with the university, including the bid and invoicing processes. The sessions provide vital insights into government contracting assistance via the Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and are open to any interested suppliers. Each session concludes with a Q&A opportunity with procurement agents and CIRAS representatives.

Iowa State UniversitySupplier OrientationGovernment ContractingCIRASPTAC
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to inform and prepare suppliers to effectively engage with Iowa State University and access government contracts.

Who should pursue this
  • Suppliers looking to engage with Iowa State University
  • Businesses interested in government contracting opportunities
Work breakdown
  • Supplier Orientation Sessions Overview
  • Topics Covered: Doing Business with Iowa State
  • Bid Process Explanation
  • Invoicing and Payment Procedures
  • CIRAS Services and Government Contracting Information
  • Q&A Session for Attendees
  • Access to Pre-recorded Supplier Orientation
Response package checklist
  • Registration for the orientation session
  • Review of the orientation slides
  • Accessing additional resource links provided
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must adhere to Iowa State University's procurement guidelines
Pricing strategy
  • N/A for orientation sessions
Teaming and subs
  • Potential collaboration with CIRAS and Iowa Procurement Technical Assistance Center for additional resources
Risks and watchouts
  • Limited attendance could impact the effectiveness of the sessions
  • In-person session cancellations may lead to lower supplier engagement
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific services does CIRAS offer for suppliers?
  • What are the prerequisites for engaging in contracts with Iowa State?
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  • Exact location of in-person sessions
  • Number of expected attendees
  • Requisites for participation in government contracts
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