Award
Iowa Department of Administrative Services 005-RFP-2075-2026
STEM Scale-Up Program
Recipient
Science - University of Northern Iowa (STEMwonder), Technology - CodeJoy, Engineering & Math - University of Iowa (First Tech Challenge)
Awarded
December 15, 2025
Identifier
005-RFP-2075-2026
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement, intends to award contracts for the STEM Scale-Up Program to three vendors: University of Northern Iowa (STEMwonder) for Science, CodeJoy for Technology, and University of Iowa (First Tech Challenge) for Engineering & Math. The award is for evidence-based STEM educational services targeting PK-12 learners across Iowa, covering the years 2026-2029. The procurement process involved evaluation summaries and a formal notice of intent to award, with the final contracts contingent on execution of written agreements. The procurement officer responsible is Katelyn Howells, located in Des Moines, IA. The awards aim to enhance STEM outcomes and workforce readiness, with the contract initially beginning in July 2026 and potentially renewable for up to three years. The procurement is categorized as a state-level award, with the country code 'US' and jurisdiction 'IA'. The award includes services in science, technology, and engineering & math, with no specific product line items detailed.
Description
The State of Iowa invites proposals from qualified respondents offering evidence-based, ready-to-implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for the 2026-29 STEM Scale-Up.