2025 Century Heritage Farms Program

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is seeking quotes for the 2025 Century Heritage Farms Program through Request for Quote (RFQ) 2025-007, which focuses on printing and typesetting services for commemorative farm recognition programs. The procurement specifically requires the production of 2,950 printed programs to be presented at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, recognizing farms that have been continuously owned by the same family for 100 years (Century Farms) or 150 years (Heritage Farms). Program specifications include a 5" by 8" size, 40 interior pages, two-sided heavier cardstock covers, and stapled binding with separate sections for Century and Heritage Farms. Key procurement dates include a final name listing deadline of July 25th, proof submission by July 31st, and program delivery by August 8th to the Hoover Building. Bidders must provide contact information, state of residence, years in business, complete a Terminations, Litigation, Debarment document, and submit a completed specifications worksheet. The solicitation opened on May 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT and will close on June 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM CDT, with the primary contact being Jonathan Koele, reachable at jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov or +1 515-281-6877.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the RFQ requires bidders to provide comprehensive business information and complete documentation. Payment terms are set at Net 60 days, with shipping designated as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and shipping boxes limited to 25 pounds with clear content labeling. The commodity code for this procurement is 96600 for printing and typesetting services. The program, which originated in 1976 during the Bicentennial Celebration, is a collaborative effort between IDALS and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to highlight multi-generational agricultural achievements. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for a single unit of the Century Heritage Farms Program, suggesting a defined scope and potential budget. Historically, Mohawk loop cardstock has been used for previous programs, though it is not mandatorily required for this iteration. Interested vendors can request previous program samples for reference, which may assist in understanding the historical context and design expectations of the commemorative farm recognition materials.