Iowa Central Community College is soliciting proposals to modernize its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, replacing the current system with a modern cloud-based solution covering core HR, Finance, and Student systems. The RFP requests implementation services, project and change management, and functional and technical training for college staff, emphasizing student-focused design, minimal customizations, security, and improved reporting and integrations. The opportunity is currently open with a start date of April 20, 2026, and a closing date that is yet to be determined.
Iowa Central Community College is soliciting a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMaR) via a Request for Qualifications for renovation of approximately 4,000 SF at its East Campus and re-roofing of an existing building on its main campus. The selection will use a two-step solicitation and be based on best value, considering proposed fees, past performance, safety record, personnel, and proposed methodology. The solicitation documents are available from the college's official public notices page.
Iowa Central Community College is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk for multiple infrastructure and facility projects. These projects include the Storm Lake Learning Center, Biofuels Testing Lab Facility, Crimmins Building exterior improvements, and athletic field upgrades. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified firms for these scope of services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fort Dodge
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,949
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
153524
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Tritons
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
465.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
42%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than approximately $25,000, use sole source; however, not viable here—pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Iowa State DAS and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Iowa Central Community College, IA strictly follows competitive bidding. There is no evidence of sole source awards; this path is not viable. Purchases over approximately $25,000 require a full public bid. Practical guidance: redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing; if no co-op applies, plan for a formal RFP with all required vendor registration, insurance, and bonding.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Iowa Central uses cooperative purchasing today (notably Iowa State DAS and Sourcewell). Programs to align with or propose:
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Iowa Central Community College Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Instructure at Iowa Central Community College
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details a five-year agreement between Instructure and Iowa Central Community College for Canvas LMS Cloud and Canvas Studio Cloud subscriptions, along with 24x7 and Tier 1 support. The contract term is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. The total amount for these services over the five-year period is USD 720,195.14, payable annually upfront.
Avaap USA LLC at Iowa Central Community College
Effective: Nov 28, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Reseller Customer Agreement details the provision of Workday Student Service subscriptions by Avaap USA, LLC to Iowa Central Community College. The contract has an effective term from November 28, 2025, to September 11, 2032, with a total subscription fee of $1,513,978. It outlines payment schedules, subscription periods, and includes an addendum with Workday Success Plan terms and student FTE calculation methodologies.
Ellucian Company LLC at Iowa Central Community College
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises four invoices from Ellucian Company LLC to Iowa Central Community College, detailing charges for annual maintenance renewals for various software modules and services, as well as a subscription for an Ellucian Payment Center. The invoices cover service periods from July 2025 through June 2027, with individual invoice totals ranging from USD 42,020.00 to USD 387,556.00.
Avaap USA LLC at Iowa Central Community College
Effective: Dec 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (SOW #002) details the Workday Student Implementation Services provided by Avaap U.S.A. LLC to Iowa Central Community College. The services, which include assessment, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Student, are scheduled from December 1, 2025, to October 1, 2028. The estimated total professional fees for these services are $2,896,031, with all services provided on a time and materials basis and actual costs subject to variation. Travel and other expenses are not included in this total.
Blackboard T&L, LLC at Iowa Central Community College
Effective: May 14, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice from Blackboard T&L, LLC to Iowa Central Community College for the 'Anthology Ally Package - NON ANTH LMS' and 'Anthology Ally' services. The service period is from May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, with a total amount due of $14,740.00 USD. The invoice includes payment terms, banking details, and notes about potential additional charges for usage.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Central Strategic Plan Score Card 2015-2020
Date: Jan 1, 2015Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan outlines four institutional goals: sustaining enrollment growth to meet regional workforce needs, providing comprehensive student support for goal achievement, fostering cooperative relationships with community stakeholders, and enhancing overall institutional excellence, continuous improvement, and effectiveness.
Iowa Central Community College Strategic Enrollment Plan 2023-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
The 2023-2026 Strategic Enrollment Plan for Iowa Central Community College focuses on maintaining a headcount of 4,934 or a credit hour count of 51,503 each fall semester, increasing services to assist the undecided student population, and increasing overall retention (fall to fall) by 1.5% over the next 3 years. Key strategies include implementing College and Career Transition Counselors, creating a targeted communication plan, increasing out-of-state recruitment, establishing the iJAG program, increasing area V student participation in Triton Academy and Career Academies, enrolling transfer students in the Exploring Careers class, utilizing the Career Services Coordinator for workshops, promoting high school partnerships career exploration days, creating a new tracking system for drops and withdraws, tracking student involvement on campus, and implementing year-long enrollment.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Iowa Central Community College.
The 2015-2020 Strategic Plan focuses on maintaining and sustaining enrollment growth to support regional workforce needs. Key objectives include increasing credit and non-credit course offerings, assessing campus life quality, and developing a comprehensive retention plan. The plan aims to enhance student support services, increase progression rates in developmental courses, and incorporate service learning opportunities. It also focuses on strengthening relationships with businesses, industries, and other organizations to promote student employment, while improving institutional excellence and effectiveness through continuous improvement and infrastructure development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Iowa Central Community College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
