Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001527

Jack Trice Stadium seat-back rental program and permanent seating proposal

Iowa State University is seeking a provider to run Jack Trice Stadium’s football-game seat-back rental program and submit an alternate permanent-seating proposal. - Government buyer: Iowa State University (ISU), Procurement Services; the attachment identifies Dustin Mohr as the contact. - OEMs and vendors: No seat-back manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is named. The selected supplier would propose the products and services. - Seat-back rentals: Provide season-long and single-game rentals, with a sample seat back, installation hardware, and instructions. Seat backs must be durable and comfortable, no wider than 16 inches, attach to existing bleachers without damaging them, and display ISU’s I-State mark in official cardinal and gold. ISU trademark approval is required before manufacturing. - Program services: Handle marketing, customer service, game-day staffing, installation, removal, off-season storage, revenue tracking, and coordination of collections and revenue-share payments with ISU. - Permanent seating alternate: Propose converting Sections 31–36 and 6–11 from bleachers to individual stadium seats. The detailed section counts total 7,996 seats; the initial summary describes the scope as 8,000. The proposal must include seat specifications, cost, and seating-capacity impacts. - Other notable requirements: The supplier is responsible for installation-related damage and waste disposal. Contractor insurance coverage and documentation are required. - Term: Five years, with a possible mutually agreed additional five-year extension.

Description

Iowa State University is requesting proposals from qualified companies to administer a seat back rental program at Jack Trice Stadium for all home football games. The supplier will provide seat backs for season leases and single-game rentals, and handle marketing, customer service, installation, removal, storage, and revenue tracking. Proposals must include pricing and program details, and suppliers must submit a seat-back sample with the required installation hardware and instructions. The solicitation also requests an alternate proposal for converting specified bleacher sections to permanent individual stadium seating.

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