Award
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #23223C
Pop Youth Services Conference for State Library
Recipient
GATEWAY HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER LLC
Awarded
February 24, 2026
Identifier
23223C
The State Library of Iowa awarded a contract to Gateway Hotel & Conference Center LLC, located in Ames, IA, to provide hotel and conference venue services for the biennial Pop Youth Services Conference, serving librarians with patrons aged 0-18. The event is scheduled for two consecutive days between April 8-12, 2024, with approximately 280 participants. The contract includes room rental and conference services, with costs to be quoted at the time of the event. The agreement covers a period from April 14, 2026, to April 13, 2027, with renewal options extending through April 13, 2030. The award was made by the State Library of Iowa, under the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, in Story County, Iowa.
Description
The State Library of Iowa is hosting the Pop Youth Services Conference for librarians serving patrons aged 0-18, for two consecutive days between April 8 - 12, 2024, for approximately 280 participants. The contract is to provide a hotel and conference venue in Central Iowa (Metro Des Moines or within 40 miles) for this event. The State does not guarantee a minimum number of lodging rooms or meals. The event is planned to be hosted once every two years.