# Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001527

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

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ-1001527
**NAICS:** 532284, 238990

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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