Century and Heritage Farms program Service

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking a vendor to provide program booklet services for the Century and Heritage Farm Awards presentation. This event, held at the 2026 Iowa State Fair, recognizes and honors families who have owned their farm land for 100 years or more for Century Farms, and 150 years or more for Heritage Farms. The program began in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration, during which over 5,000 certificates and farm markers were distributed across Iowa. The agency requires the production of a specific program booklet measuring five and one-half inches wide by eight and one-half inches high. The booklet must feature a unique flip-over design where one side contains a cover with artwork, a statement page, a program page, and a two-column list of the Century Farms. When flipped over from the back, the booklet must contain a corresponding cover with artwork, a statement page, a program page, and a two-column list of the Heritage Farms. The contract period spans one year, and the agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must perform all work offsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency has not disclosed specific evaluation criteria or key milestone dates beyond the 2026 Iowa State Fair presentation timeline.