Iowa State University
CIRAS Marketing Research, Market Intelligence, and Market Analysis / Modeling
- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- Budget
- $50,000 – $250,000
Estimate- Contract
- 36 months
- Location
- Ames, Iowa, United States
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
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DESCRIPTION
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must demonstrate success delivering market research, market intelligence, market analysis, modeling, feasibility, or related advisory work for business clients
- Must have current knowledge of market research and competitive intelligence best practices for B2B and B2C businesses
- Must have experience working with small and mid-sized businesses, especially manufacturers
- Must have functional understanding of marketing, business planning, customer economics, cost-benefit analysis, feasibility analysis, market incentives, or related business decision factors
- Must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence
- Must maintain Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate
- Must maintain Cyber/Data Privacy/Technology Consulting Professional Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per claim and aggregate if accessing ISU data or systems
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TIMELINE
Issue Date: October 29th, 2026
Response Deadline: December 11th, 2026
Issuing Agency
Iowa State University
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due December 11, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Iowa State University. The work is located in Ames, Iowa, United States.
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