When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026.

It was issued by State Library Of Iowa. The work is located in Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Program evaluation or public sector research consulting firm. Experience with library, education, or community grant-funded programs. Capability to conduct statewide surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and qualitative and quantitative data collection. Experience working with government agencies and advisory bodies. Capacity to support a multi-year contract.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Iowa, United StatesPosted: July 18th, 2026Deadline: August 7th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a consultant to evaluate a library year program through statewide data collection and stakeholder engagement. The work includes interviews, surveys, social media input, and focus groups under a five-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to satisfy all bid specifications to be deemed a responsible bidder
Must conduct a five-year evaluation of the LSTA plan meeting IMLS requirements
Must collect data statewide via interviews, surveys, social media, and/or focus groups
Must provide a preliminary report by December 31st, 2026
Must provide a final written report by March 30th, 2027
Must provide raw data from the evaluation in print and electronic formats
Must be registered with the Iowa Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales and use taxes (or qualify as a non-retailer)
Must certify independence from the evaluation committee and other bidders
Must certify no debarment or suspension from federal or state transactions

TIMELINE

Open Date: July 16th, 2026

Q&A Close: July 31st, 2026

Close Date: August 7th, 2026

Preliminary Report Due: December 31st, 2026

Final Written Report Due: March 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 31st, 2026

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Issuing Agency

State Library Of Iowa

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a consultant to provide evaluation services for a library year program. The selected vendor will support an assessment process designed to gather input and measure program outcomes across the state.

The scope of work includes collecting data through interviews, surveys, social media, and focus groups involving grantees and other program stakeholders. Participants are expected to include the advisory panel and state library staff. The anticipated contract term is five years, and questions are due by July 31, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by State Library Of Iowa. The work is located in Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Program evaluation or public sector research consulting firm
Experience with library, education, or community grant-funded programs
Capability to conduct statewide surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Expertise in stakeholder engagement and qualitative and quantitative data collection
Experience working with government agencies and advisory bodies
Capacity to support a multi-year contract

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