Bid Specifications Final.pdf
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- 2026 Century Heritage Farms Programs
- Solicitation number
- 2026-006
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- Shelby County, Iowa
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This bid specifications document is issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for printing services related to the 2026 Century and Heritage Farms Programs. The solicitation requests quotes for the production and delivery of 2,950 printed program booklets to be distributed at the 2026 Iowa State Fair Awards presentation. The programs are 5 inches wide by 8 inches high and consist of 40 interior pages plus a 4-page cover printed on heavy cardstock, with middle staple binding. Each program features dual covers with separate sections for Century Farms (recognizing farms owned by the same family for 100+ years) and Heritage Farms (recognizing farms owned for 150+ years or more with at least 40 acres). The final list of awardee names will be provided in electronic PDF format by July 30, 2026, with a proof required by August 6, 2026, and delivery deadline of August 13, 2026. All programs must be shipped to the Hoover Building at 1305 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 in labeled boxes weighing no more than 25 pounds each, with no overages or underages permitted.
Shipping costs must be included in all quotes, with delivery on a FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid basis. An optional line item is available for full-color covers on an additional 2,950 units as part of the America 250 celebration. The solicitation opened May 22, 2026, with quotes due June 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Payment terms are Net 60 days under Iowa Code 8A.514, with respondents required to indicate any available early payment discounts for 15-day and 30-day payment options. Respondents must complete a specifications worksheet, provide termination and litigation documentation, and confirm years in business. The primary contact for inquiries is Jonathan Koele at jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov or +1 515-281-6877.
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Information for Century Heritage Farms Program
The Iowa Department of Agriculture (IDALS) is seeking quotes for the Century and Heritage Farms program. These programs are made available at the Century and Heritage Farm Awards presentation which will be held at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. This program recognizes the families associated with each Century and Heritage farm.
The Century Farms Program recognizes and honors those individuals who have owned the farm land for 100 years or more. The program began in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration, when over 5,000 certificates and farm markers were distributed across Iowa at local ceremonies.
Ownership and operation of a farm by members of the same family for one hundred and fifty years or more is a significant accomplishment. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in conjunction with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation established the Heritage Farm Program for farm families that have owned at least 40 acres for 150 years or more.
Specifications If you are interested in this project, please provide details for a project that would produce and deliver items meeting the following specifications:
1. Book Specifications
1.1. The program shall be 5 ½” wide by 8 ½“ high
1.2. The program consists of:
1.2.1. A cover with artwork
1.2.2. A statement page
1.2.3. A program page
1.2.4. A two column list of the Century Farms
1.2.5. The program is then flipped over and starts from the back
1.2.6. A cover with artwork
1.2.7. A statement page
1.2.8. A program page
1.2.9. A two column list of the Heritage Farms
1.3. The cover for the program is a two sided heavier cardstock
1.3.1. Mohawk loop has been used in the past, but is not required
1.4. Binding is stapled in the middle
1.5. There will be 40 interior pages
1.5.1. Exact page count will be adjusted for when the list of awardees is finalized.
1.6. There will be 4 pages with the cover
2. The final listing of names will be available July 30th in electronic pdf format
3. A proof will be required by August 6th
4. The deadline for delivery of the programs is August 13th
5. The quote shall be for 2950 programs
Century Heritage Farms Program Page 2 of 2
6. Shipping
6.1. No overages or underages will be allowed
6.2. Programs shall be delivered to the Hoover Building 1305 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
50319
6.3. Shipping boxes should be labeled with their contents and weigh no more than 25 pounds.
6.4. Shipping costs shall be included in quotes.
7. OPTIONAL Full Color Cover
7.1. As part of the celebration of America 250 we would like an option for a full color cover.
Previous programs are available for review upon request.
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