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Oct 12, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Iowa State University of Science and Technology seeks a complete, turnkey In-Situ Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry (DEMS/EC-MS) system. The system is intended to identify and quantify gaseous and volatile electrochemical reaction products in real time. It will support DARPA PECAN research on NO electrooxidation.
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Nov 5, 2026
Work includes, but is not limited to, a 640 SF addition to the existing maintenance building and improvements to the surrounding area, such as new site walls, fencing, paving, and re-striping of the parking lot.
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Oct 27, 2026
Iowa State University seeks proposals for cleaning services at its Digital Ag Innovation Lab Facility. The official opportunity listing identifies it as RFQ-1001518, categorizes it as a Request for Proposal, and sets the deadline at October 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The listing does not provide the detailed cleaning scope or submission requirements.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ames
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
30,380
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
153603
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Cyclones
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
6,540
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
75%
Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
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This document consists primarily of an Order Form from Instructure to Iowa State University for Data Automation services, totaling USD 176,351.19 over three years, effective from May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2029. The Order Form's terms are governed by a separate, pre-existing contract between Iowa State University and Parchment LLC for Digital Transcripts and Diploma Services, which is also included in the document.
This Order Form between Blackboard Inc. and Iowa State University details the provision of Blackboard Ally software entitlements and related services, including deployment, adoption planning, remote training, and technical implementation. The contract has an overall value of $239,750.00, spread across three annual periods. It incorporates a Master Agreement and other exhibits outlining comprehensive terms, conditions, service levels, and insurance details. The contract became effective on June 21, 2022.
This Order Form outlines a 3-year agreement between D2L Ltd. and Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Science for software and support services, including Brightspace Core and Course Merchant. The contract starts May 1, 2026, and ends April 30, 2029, with an initial total cost of $108,683.80 over the three years, subject to annual fee increases.
This contract is an Order Form and associated Terms and Conditions and Statements of Work between D2L Ltd. and Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Science for Brightspace Core - Higher Education Select Services and Course Merchant services. The agreement, effective May 1, 2022, and expiring April 30, 2025, outlines services including software installation, integrations, training, and support, with annual pricing detailed for each year.
This Order Form (#00512350.0) between Iowa State University of Science and Technology and Workday, Inc. outlines the subscription to Workday Student Service and Workday Success Plan. Effective from September 23, 2025, until September 22, 2031, the contract details an annual payment schedule totaling $9,387,608 for the entire term, based on specified subscription fees and usage metrics like FTE counts. It integrates with existing Master Service Agreements and prior order forms.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Iowa State University
The presentation focused on the application of biochar and zeolite for sustainable manure management at Iowa State University. Key topics included the potential for nutrient recycling from swine manure to improve soil health, the role of biochar as a soil amendment to reduce nutrient leakage and odors, and the development of slow-release nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. The discussion also addressed the environmental benefits of these technologies, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preventing eutrophication in water bodies.
This document outlines the strategic vision for the proposed Center for Wireless, Communities and Innovation (WiCI Center) at Iowa State University. The center aims to position Iowa State University and the state of Iowa as leaders in rural wireless and broadband innovation by addressing the rural broadband challenge. Key activities include conducting research in advanced wireless and its applications (e.g., precision agriculture, rural education, telehealth), fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, developing education and workforce programs, and building community partnerships. The initiative seeks to drive economic and community development, ultimately establishing Iowa as a national leader in broadband innovation and achieving affordable, universal rural broadband.
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The Indiana State Nutrient Reduction Strategy, co-led by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, is a statewide roadmap to improve water quality. It focuses on documenting conservation progress, adopting soil health practices, and reducing nutrient pollution through collaborative partnerships, watershed prioritization, and comprehensive water quality monitoring. The strategy includes a science assessment to track nutrient load trends and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, with the overarching goal of achieving sustained reductions in nitrogen and addressing challenges in phosphorus.
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