Nuclear Task Force Facilitation and Technical Assistance

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Dec 22, 2025
Due:	Jan 16, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	269-RFP-2376-2026
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Formal Request for Proposals

TITLE OF RFP:

State Agency:

State seeks to purchase:

Initial term of the contract:

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA or Authority)

The Authority seeks to hire a consultant team with experience in

facilitating an integrated task force on nuclear energy. The consultant

team will provide technical assistance to IEDA, assist in the identification

of information gaps related to the feasibility of nuclear energy in Iowa, and

support the development of a written report.

12 months

Possible extensions: Up to 12 months

Anticipated Contract term -

Beginning:

State Issuing Officer:

Email:

Address:

January 30, 2026

Ending: January 31, 2027

Lisa Connell

lisa.connell@iowaeda.com

1963 Bell Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50315

PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action:

State Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website:

State Issues RFP:

Questions Due:

Authority Response to Questions on or before

Proposals Due Date:

Anticipated Date to issue Notice of Intent to Award:

Anticipated Date to execute contract:

Date/Time (Central Time Zone):

December 19, 2025

December 22, 2025

January 5, 2025 / 4:00 PM Local time

Des Moines, IA

January 7, 2026 / 4:00 PM Local time

Des Moines, IA

January 16, 2026 / 4:00 PM Local

time Des Moines, IA

January 27, 2026

February 15, 2026

Addenda to this RFP will be posted in the Iowa Management

of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS)

Proposals and Questions Required to be Submitted in

IMPACS.

Firm Proposal Terms - Per Section 3.2.13, the minimum Number of Days following the

120

deadline for submitting proposals that the Contractor guarantees all proposal terms,

including price, will remain firm:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. FORM AND CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION

5. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

6. CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Attachment 1 – Certification Letter

Attachment 2 – Authorization to Release Information Letter

Attachment 3 – Technical Proposal Template

Attachment 4 – Cost Proposal

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from

Responsible Contractors to provide the services identified on the RFP cover sheet and further

described in Section 2 of this RFP to the Authority. The Authority intends to award a Contract(s)

beginning on the date listed on the RFP cover sheet, and the Authority, in its sole discretion, may

extend the Contract for up to the number of extensions identified on the RFP cover sheet. The

Authority may award more than one Contractor under this RFP.

1.2.

Definitions. For the purposes of this RFP and the resulting contract, the following

terms shall mean:

1.2.1. “Authority” means the Iowa Economic Development Authority and any other

governmental body that purchases from the Contract; may also be referred to as, “IEDA”,

“State Agency”, “Department” or “Authority”.

1.2.2. “Proposal” means the Contractor’s proposal submitted in response to the RFP.

1.2.3. “Contract” means the contract(s) entered into with the successful Contractor(s) as

described in Section 6.1.

1.2.4. “Contractor” or “Bidder” means a vendor submitting Proposals in response to this

RFP.

1.2.5. “Responsible Contractor” means a Contractor that has the capability in all respects

to perform the requirements of the Contract. In determining whether a Contractor is a

Responsible Contractor, the Authority will consider various factors including, but not limited

to, the Contractor’s competence and qualifications to provide the goods or services requested,

the Contractor’s integrity and reliability, the past performance of the Contractor and the best

interest of the Authority and the State.

1.2.6. “Responsive Proposal” means a Proposal that complies with the material provisions

of this RFP.

1.2.7. “RFP” means this Request for Proposals and any attachments, exhibits, schedules

or addenda hereto.

1.2.8. “State” means the State of Iowa, the Authority, and all state agencies, boards, and

commissions, and any political subdivisions making purchases from the Contract as permitted

by this RFP.

1.3. Overview of the RFP Process. Contractors will be required to submit their Proposals

electronically in IMPACS. It is the Authority’s intention to evaluate Proposals from all

Responsible Contractors that submit timely Responsive Proposals and award the Contract(s) in

accordance with Section 4, Evaluation and Selection.

1.4. Background Information. This RFP is designed to provide Contractors with the information

necessary for the preparation of competitive Proposals. The RFP process is for the Authority’s

benefit and is intended to provide the Authority with competitive information to assist in the

selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Contractor is responsible for

determining all factors necessary for submission of a comprehensive Proposal.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Our mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and

leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. For more information

about IEDA and its programs, visit IEDA’s Web site at opportunityiowa.gov.

Within IEDA, the Iowa Energy Office manages a diverse mix of state, federal and utility-funded

programs and initiatives that provide energy-economic benefits for Iowa’s citizens, businesses

and organizations.

SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Overview. The successful Contractor shall provide the services to the Authority and other

agencies using the Contract in accordance with the specifications as provided in this Section.

2.2 Proposed Scope of Work and Deliverables. Deliverables listed are the minimum

expected from the Contractor. Additional information and deliverables based on Contractor’s

experience with similar projects are encouraged.

Overview:

This RFP is issued for the Authority to solicit proposals from Responsible Contractors to provide

services for supporting a nuclear energy task force. Governor Reynolds is expected to convene

the task force in 2026. The purpose of the task force is to advise the Governor, the General

Assembly, and relevant state agencies on the development and advancement of nuclear energy

technologies and infrastructure in Iowa.

As guided by the Authority, the selected contractor will facilitate task force meetings, assist in

the identification of information gaps related to the feasibility of nuclear energy in Iowa and

develop a written report.

Priority will be given to contractors with established experience providing technical assistance

on nuclear energy development and/or nuclear energy policy.

The Authority is seeking a Contractor to develop and provide the following tasks and

deliverables:

Task 1: Task Force. The Contractor, in consultation with the Authority, will determine the

agenda for task force meetings. The meetings will be held at facilities in Iowa and/or virtually as

scheduled by IEDA. The Contractor will act as facilitator, take notes and summarize the

discussion/take-aways for use by the Contractor, the task force members, and the Authority to

facilitate future meetings and the development of the report. While the chair of the task force will

determine the number of meetings, it is estimated the task force will meet up to six times.

Task 2: Project Timeline. Coordinate with the Authority to finalize a project timeline to include

scheduling task force meetings and subcommittees as deemed necessary.

Task 3: Background Information. Provide the task force with background information on existing

and emerging technologies regarding nuclear energy including but not limited to small modular

reactors, fusion energy, and other emerging nuclear technologies and best practices,

information on the federal government’s role in regulating and deploying nuclear energy, the

history of nuclear energy in Iowa, and any other information the Contractor deems pertinent.

Task 4: Barriers and Opportunities. Identify federal or state regulatory barriers for the

deployment of nuclear reactors. Identify workforce and education barriers hindering the

expansion of nuclear technology in Iowa.

Task 5: Economic Growth. Identify opportunities to enhance economic growth in Iowa by

utilizing nuclear energy.

Task 6: Strategy Development. Meet virtually with the state project team at least biweekly

throughout the course of the contract to discuss project related activities and potential

strategies.

Task 7: Report Development. Draft a report with professional quality graphics, data, and

findings for a final task force report. All materials will be provided in electronic format. The

Authority and the Governor’s office will review the draft and submit any changes needed for the

final report. The Contractor will incorporate the changes into the final report.

SECTION 3: FORM AND CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

3.1. Instructions. These instructions prescribe the format and content of the Proposal. They

are designed to facilitate a uniform review process. Failure to adhere to the Proposal format may

result in the rejection of the Proposal.

3.1.1. The Proposal shall be submitted timely in IMPACS. Proposals submitted by other

means will be rejected by the Authority.

The Authority shall not be responsible for misdirected messages or premature opening of

Proposals if a Proposal is not properly submitted.

3.1.2. If the Contractor designates any information in its Proposal as confidential

pursuant to Section 5, the Contractor must also submit one (1) copy of the Proposal from

which confidential information has been excised as provided in Section 5 and which is

marked “Public Copy”.

3.1.3. Proposals shall not contain promotional or display materials.

3.1.4. Attachments shall be referenced in the Proposal.

3.1.5. If a Contractor proposes more than one solution to the RFP requirements, each

shall be labeled and submitted separately, and each will be evaluated separately.

3.1.6. Technical proposals shall be submitted in the format attached hereto as

attachment #3. The template is also available in IMPACS.

3.2 Technical Proposal. The following documents and responses shall be included in the

Technical Proposal in the order given below:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.