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Iowa State University Procurement

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ia_Celebrating
DepartmentIowa State University ProcurementStateIAPostedDueNo due date posted

Federal opportunity from Iowa State University Procurement. Place of performance: IA.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$1,606,932,264
Sector total $1,606,932,264 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$85,110
P10–P90
$27,155$718,615
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($1,606,932,264)
Deal sizing
$85,110 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
IA20260028 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Iowa • Adair, Adams, Allamakee +94
Rate
BRICKLAYER (BRICKLAYER/STONE MASON) ZONE 1
Base $37.00Fringe $18.62
Rate
ZONE 2
Base $37.00Fringe $18.62
+56 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 56 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
IA20260028 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Iowa • Adair, Adams, Allamakee +94
Rate
BRICKLAYER (BRICKLAYER/STONE MASON) ZONE 1
Base $37.00Fringe $18.62
Rate
ZONE 2
Base $37.00Fringe $18.62
Rate
ZONE 3
Base $37.00Fringe $18.62
+55 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IA20260039 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Iowa • Crawford
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $29.80Fringe $17.16
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Low Voltage Wiring)
Base $32.97Fringe $15.92
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IA20260054 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Iowa • Union
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $29.80Fringe $17.16
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Low Voltage Wiring)
Base $32.97Fringe $15.92
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IA20260017 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Iowa • Jones
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $36.00Fringe $17.79
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $31.17Fringe $24.15
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $28.06Fringe $16.15
+9 more occupation rates in this WD

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Agency & Office

Department
Iowa State University Procurement
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
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Contracting Office Address
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Description

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap Held on May 15, 2025 Procurement Services was thrilled to host the 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony, a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our supplier partners. This year’s nominees and winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and collaboration in every sense. Here's a look at the honorees who went above and beyond in supporting Iowa State University: Environmental Excellence Award - Iowa Insulation Inc. Recognized for their commitment to sustainability, Iowa Insulation Inc. leads the way in providing environmentally preferable products and promoting energy-conscious practices that align with ISU’s initiatives. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Mike Bradley and Darrell Bunting with Iowa Insulation Inc. Customer Service of the Year Award - Crazy Fresh Crazy Fresh impressed us with their proactive, responsive, and professional service. Their dedication to fostering strong relationships and aligning with ISU’s needs sets a gold standard in customer care. Photo left to right: Crazy Fresh’s Jerry Arne, Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Vanessa Dehn and David Smith with Crazy Fresh. Small Business of the Year Award- Schonert’s Corporate Catering & Pinnacle Productions This year, we honored two exceptional small businesses whose innovative solutions, stellar service, and meaningful partnerships have made a significant impact on the university. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Adam Schonert and Sophia Schonert with Schonert’s Corporate Catering. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Hassein Rife with Pinnacle Productions. cyBUY Supplier of the Year - CDW-G CDW-G stood out on our eProcurement platform by consistently delivering value through responsive service, up-to-date core lists, and competitive pricing tailored to ISU’s needs. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Sam Humanchuk with CDW-G. Strategic Partnership of the Year Award - U.S. Bank U.S. Bank was recognized for their extraordinary collaboration and forward-thinking approach. Their proactive initiatives and innovative solutions have elevated our partnership to new heights. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Stephen Jacobs, and Heather Swanson with U.S. Bank. Supplier of the Year Award - Lockton Lockton demonstrated exceptional service, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact at ISU from day 1 of their partnership. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Brandon McShane, Elizabeth Conlin and Daniel Thomas with Lockton. Honorable Mentions VitalRads Veterinary Imaging Specialists – Honored in the Supplier of the Year category for their 24/7 availability, rapid turnaround, and seamless support. Popplers Music Store – Honored in the Customer Service category for 25 years of consistent excellence, last-minute support, and concert expertise. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted nominations—your input makes this event truly meaningful. We've received enthusiastic feedback from suppliers who were honored to be recognized. Congratulations to James Rodde and Ellen Johnsen , our 2025 Supplier Awards Nominee Winners! We’re excited to continue this tradition in 2026, including the return of our popular nomination raffle. Here’s to another year of outstanding partnerships and shared success!

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap Held on May 15, 2025 Procurement Services was thrilled to host the 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony, a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our supplier partners. This year’s nominees and winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and collaboration in every sense. Here's a look at the honorees who went above and beyond in supporting Iowa State University: Environmental Excellence Award - Iowa Insulation Inc. Recognized for their commitment to sustainability, Iowa Insulation Inc. leads the way in providing environmentally preferable products and promoting energy-conscious practices that align with ISU’s initiatives. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Mike Bradley and Darrell Bunting with Iowa Insulation Inc. Customer Service of the Year Award - Crazy Fresh Crazy Fresh impressed us with their proactive, responsive, and professional service. Their dedication to fostering strong relationships and aligning with ISU’s needs sets a gold standard in customer care. Photo left to right: Crazy Fresh’s Jerry Arne, Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Vanessa Dehn and David Smith with Crazy Fresh. Small Business of the Year Award- Schonert’s Corporate Catering & Pinnacle Productions This year, we honored two exceptional small businesses whose innovative solutions, stellar service, and meaningful partnerships have made a significant impact on the university. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Adam Schonert and Sophia Schonert with Schonert’s Corporate Catering. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Hassein Rife with Pinnacle Productions. cyBUY Supplier of the Year - CDW-G CDW-G stood out on our eProcurement platform by consistently delivering value through responsive service, up-to-date core lists, and competitive pricing tailored to ISU’s needs. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Sam Humanchuk with CDW-G. Strategic Partnership of the Year Award - U.S. Bank U.S. Bank was recognized for their extraordinary collaboration and forward-thinking approach. Their proactive initiatives and innovative solutions have elevated our partnership to new heights. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Stephen Jacobs, and Heather Swanson with U.S. Bank. Supplier of the Year Award - Lockton Lockton demonstrated exceptional service, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact at ISU from day 1 of their partnership. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Brandon McShane, Elizabeth Conlin and Daniel Thomas with Lockton. Honorable Mentions VitalRads Veterinary Imaging Specialists – Honored in the Supplier of the Year category for their 24/7 availability, rapid turnaround, and seamless support. Popplers Music Store – Honored in the Customer Service category for 25 years of consistent excellence, last-minute support, and concert expertise. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted nominations—your input makes this event truly meaningful. We've received enthusiastic feedback from suppliers who were honored to be recognized. Congratulations to James Rodde and Ellen Johnsen , our 2025 Supplier Awards Nominee Winners! We’re excited to continue this tradition in 2026, including the return of our popular nomination raffle. Here’s to another year of outstanding partnerships and shared success!

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap Held on May 15, 2025 Procurement Services was thrilled to host the 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony, a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our supplier partners. This year’s nominees and winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and collaboration in every sense. Here's a look at the honorees who went above and beyond in supporting Iowa State University: Environmental Excellence Award - Iowa Insulation Inc. Recognized for their commitment to sustainability, Iowa Insulation Inc. leads the way in providing environmentally preferable products and promoting energy-conscious practices that align with ISU’s initiatives. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Mike Bradley and Darrell Bunting with Iowa Insulation Inc. Customer Service of the Year Award - Crazy Fresh Crazy Fresh impressed us with their proactive, responsive, and professional service. Their dedication to fostering strong relationships and aligning with ISU’s needs sets a gold standard in customer care. Photo left to right: Crazy Fresh’s Jerry Arne, Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Vanessa Dehn and David Smith with Crazy Fresh. Small Business of the Year Award- Schonert’s Corporate Catering & Pinnacle Productions This year, we honored two exceptional small businesses whose innovative solutions, stellar service, and meaningful partnerships have made a significant impact on the university. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Adam Schonert and Sophia Schonert with Schonert’s Corporate Catering. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Hassein Rife with Pinnacle Productions. cyBUY Supplier of the Year - CDW-G CDW-G stood out on our eProcurement platform by consistently delivering value through responsive service, up-to-date core lists, and competitive pricing tailored to ISU’s needs. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services and Sam Humanchuk with CDW-G. Strategic Partnership of the Year Award - U.S. Bank U.S. Bank was recognized for their extraordinary collaboration and forward-thinking approach. Their proactive initiatives and innovative solutions have elevated our partnership to new heights. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Stephen Jacobs, and Heather Swanson with U.S. Bank. Supplier of the Year Award - Lockton Lockton demonstrated exceptional service, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact at ISU from day 1 of their partnership. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Brandon McShane, Elizabeth Conlin and Daniel Thomas with Lockton. Honorable Mentions VitalRads Veterinary Imaging Specialists – Honored in the Supplier of the Year category for their 24/7 availability, rapid turnaround, and seamless support. Popplers Music Store – Honored in the Customer Service category for 25 years of consistent excellence, last-minute support, and concert expertise. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted nominations—your input makes this event truly meaningful. We've received enthusiastic feedback from suppliers who were honored to be recognized. Congratulations to James Rodde and Ellen Johnsen , our 2025 Supplier Awards Nominee Winners! We’re excited to continue this tradition in 2026, including the return of our popular nomination raffle. Here’s to another year of outstanding partnerships and shared success!

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap Held on May 15, 2025 Procurement Services was thrilled to host the 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony, a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our supplier partners. This year’s nominees and winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and collaboration in every sense. Here's a look at the honorees who went above and beyond in supporting Iowa State University: Environmental Excellence Award - Iowa Insulation Inc. Recognized for their commitment to sustainability, Iowa Insulation Inc. leads the way in providing environmentally preferable products and promoting energy-conscious practices that align with ISU’s initiatives. Photo left to right: Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Mike Bradley and Darrell Bunting with Iowa Insulation Inc. Customer Service of the Year Award - Crazy Fresh Crazy Fresh impressed us with their proactive, responsive, and professional service. Their dedication to fostering strong relationships and aligning with ISU’s needs sets a gold standard in customer care. Photo left to right: Crazy Fresh’s Jerry Arne, Cory Harms with ISU’s Procurement Services, Vanessa Dehn and David Smith with Crazy Fresh. Small Business of the Year Awar

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026
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Executive summary
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This notice is a recap article from Iowa State University Procurement Services titled “Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony Recap,” describing an awards event held May 15, 2025. It recognizes multiple suppliers (e.g., Iowa Insulation Inc., Crazy Fresh, CDW-G, U.S. Bank, Lockton) across categories such as Environmental Excellence, Customer Service, and Strategic Partnership. The content reads as informational/recognition-focused rather than a solicitation for goods or services. Attachment links appear to be general procurement forms/resources (e.g., CardTransactionLog.xls, Sole Source Request Form) and do not establish a bid requirement in the provided brief.

Iowa State University Procurement ServicesSupplier Awards CeremonyMay 15, 2025Environmental Excellence AwardCustomer Service of the YearSmall Business of the YearcyBUY Supplier of the YearStrategic Partnership of the Year
What the buyer is trying to do

Recognize and publicize supplier performance and partnerships with Iowa State University Procurement Services via a 2025 Supplier Awards Ceremony recap; no procurement requirement or request for offers is stated in the provided brief.

Who should pursue this
  • No one: the provided brief does not describe a solicitation, statement of work, or response deadline.
Work breakdown
  • No bid scope stated: the provided text is an informational ceremony recap (May 15, 2025).
  • If engaging as a supplier relationship/capture action (not a bid): identify which award themes align to your value proposition (sustainability, customer service responsiveness, small business innovation, eProcurement/core lists, competitive pricing, strategic collaboration).
  • Optional: prepare relationship outreach content referencing the ceremony outcomes and the buyer’s stated interest in continuing the tradition in 2026 (including a nomination raffle).
Response package checklist
  • No response package applicable (no solicitation instructions in the brief).
  • If using as capture enablement only: one-page capability statement tailored to Iowa State University Procurement Services themes mentioned (sustainability; responsiveness; eProcurement/core lists; competitive pricing; proactive initiatives/innovation; 24/7 support/rapid turnaround).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Notice contains no solicitation number, notice type, set-aside, NAICS/PSC, posted date, response deadline, or submission method—treat as non-solicitation content based on the supplied brief.
  • Attachment URLs include general procurement resources/forms; none are described as mandatory proposal templates for this notice.
Pricing strategy
  • No pricing context is provided; the only pricing-related language is that CDW-G was recognized for “competitive pricing tailored to ISU’s needs,” which may be a future positioning point rather than a current bid requirement.
Teaming and subs
  • No teaming indicated by the notice; it references recognized suppliers across diverse categories (e.g., catering/production, banking, insurance/brokerage, imaging specialists, music retail, insulation).
  • If pursuing future ISU opportunities, consider partners that strengthen themes highlighted: sustainability-focused product suppliers; service providers with strong on-campus responsiveness; eProcurement/catalog management capabilities.
Risks and watchouts
  • Misclassifying this recap as an open solicitation could waste capture/proposal resources; there is no bid instruction in the provided brief.
  • Attachment links may be unrelated general procurement documentation; do not assume they are proposal forms for this notice without confirmation.
  • The notice emphasizes supplier performance attributes (responsive service, core lists, competitive pricing, proactive initiatives); failure to align messaging to these attributes may weaken future engagement even if a relevant solicitation emerges.
Smart questions to ask
  • Is there an associated solicitation or upcoming 2026 Supplier Awards nomination process tied to procurement opportunities, and where will it be posted?
  • Are there upcoming sourcing events aligned to the award categories (sustainability initiatives, eProcurement/core list updates, service contracts) that Procurement Services anticipates?
  • For cyBUY/eProcurement participation: what are ISU’s expectations for core list maintenance, catalog enablement, and service levels for suppliers?
  • What supplier performance metrics does ISU Procurement Services prioritize (e.g., responsiveness, turnaround times, sustainability criteria) when evaluating ongoing supplier relationships?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Whether this notice is linked to any active or upcoming solicitation (RFP/IFB/RFQ) with submission instructions and deadlines.

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