The University of Iowa seeks bids for replacing Elevator C in the South Wing of UI Health Care, with an estimated construction cost of $4,000,000. A pre-bid meeting is listed for October 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mathis Conference Room at General Hospital. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 8:01 p.m. UTC.
The University of Iowa is seeking new Panasonic projectors and associated five-year premium service contracts, with specified models and quantities. Suppliers must meet the university’s qualification and Iowa licensing requirements, deliver the equipment F.O.B. the university, and provide the required cables and manufacturer warranties. Responses are due through the university’s eBid system by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on October 22, 2026, and questions are due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on October 13, 2026.
The University of Iowa is soliciting a café and refreshment provider for its College of Public Health. The official bid listing identifies it as a sealed RFQL and shows an issue date of October 6, 2026. Proposals are due October 27, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. Central Time.
Sole Source:Avoid; steer them to a coop path to bypass formal bidding.
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The University Of Iowa, IA:Sole source details are not publicly transparent. Practical approach: redirect the purchase to cooperative contracts to avoid uncertainty and the procedural hurdles of sole source justification.
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Follett Higher Education Group Inc. at The University Of Iowa
Effective: Apr 22, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Bookstore Operating Agreement, effective April 22, 2021, and continuing until June 30, 2026, formalizes the partnership between the University of Iowa and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. Follett is appointed to operate the University's Hawk Shop and Bookstore, requiring initial investments in bookstore improvements and point-of-sale systems. The financial arrangement includes Follett purchasing existing inventory, a revenue-sharing model based on gross sales, with guaranteed annual royalty payments to the University. Additionally, the agreement outlines conditional payments totaling $750,000 contingent on renewal terms, alongside annual utility payments, student life contributions, and library credits from Follett to the University. The document details extensive operational responsibilities, staffing provisions, and compliance requirements regarding data security, privacy, and regulatory acts.
Follett Higher Education Group Inc. at The University Of Iowa
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Amendment to a Bookstore Operating Agreement between The University of Iowa and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc., effective July 1, 2021. It introduces the Follett ACCESS program, detailing its scope, pricing, invoicing terms, and specific responsibilities. It includes a specific invoice amount for the Fall 2021 academic term ($19,494) but specifies that this is a term-specific amount and that future schedules and pricing will be updated annually.
Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at The University Of Iowa
Effective: Apr 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Third Amendment between the University of Iowa and Follett Higher Education Group, LLC, effective April 1, 2026, extends their Bookstore Operating Agreement until June 30, 2027. Additionally, it requires Follett to accept 'Dining Dollars' via the IowaOne Card, effective April 1, 2026, with Follett responsible for associated setup costs, an annual interface fee, and a 5% administrative fee on Dining Dollars transactions.
Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at The University Of Iowa
Effective: Sep 5, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Second Amendment to the Bookstore Operating Agreement, effective September 5, 2023, clarifies financial responsibilities for a renovation project, including a $1,000,000 cost threshold for Follett and a reimbursement mechanism for 'white box' construction work from the University of Iowa to Follett. It also adjusts commission rates for sales within a newly added café/Marketplace, setting general items at 16% and coffee-based drinks at 5%. The amendment confirms that the original agreement remains in full force and effect except as specified.
Microsoft Corporation at The University Of Iowa
Effective: Jul 15, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document package details a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) for Mercy Hospital, covering software licenses and services over a three-year period. It encompasses a Microsoft Business and Services Agreement (MBSA), an Enterprise Enrollment (56604701), and amendments related to multi-tenant deployment and shared accounts. While internal memos project a total spend of approximately $1.62 million over three years for the EA, a separate Statement of Work (SOW) outlines $38,000 worth of specific services (Teams + EMS planning and pilot) to be delivered by Enabling Technologies Corp. with an effective date of July 15, 2020. The agreement aims to standardize technology, enhance security, and improve collaboration within Mercy Hospital.
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Phi Beta Delta Honor Society For International Scholars Alpha Tau Chapter Special Meeting
Date: Jun 2, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the initiation ceremony for new members of the Alpha Tau Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. The agenda included a land acknowledgement for the University of Iowa, an overview of the society's history, symbolism, and mission regarding international educational interchange, as well as a presentation on membership criteria. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the conclusion of the Chapter President's two-year term, acknowledged chapter leadership and institutional support, and formally recognized the new inductees.
Department of Finance, Tippie College of Business, The University of Iowa PhD Program Handbook
Date: Aug 1, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for students pursuing a PhD degree in the Department of Finance at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. It outlines the program's mission to train future scholars for placement in top research universities, emphasizing high-quality research, teaching excellence, and service to society. The handbook details admissions requirements, program curriculum including core courses and research paper expectations, student evaluation processes, faculty advising, and available financial support mechanisms.
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The University of Iowa's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan is built around five core priorities: Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Innovative Research and Creative Discovery, Welcoming and Inclusive Environment, Holistic Well-Being and Success, and Transformative Societal Impact. This progress report highlights the university's advancements in these areas, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing student success, advancing interdisciplinary research, cultivating faculty excellence, supporting employee development, increasing access and opportunities for students, improving well-being and health care services, and strengthening community impact through various initiatives and projects.
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