Commodities
   E/S = Equipment / SuppliesAccess Control/Identification
Construction  (Wendy Foster Email: Wendy Foster (wfoster@iastate.edu))

General Information . . .
The term construction includes new work, additions, alterations, reconstruction, installations, and repairs. Please review Section 12.3 of the University Policy Manual for details on handling remodeling or construction projects. Four broad types of construction activity are covered below.

  1. Building construction by general contractors.
  2. Heavy (non-building) construction by general contractors and special trade contractors. Examples are:
    1. roadways
    2. utilities
  3. Construction activity by other special trade contractors. These companies are performing activities that are specialized to building construction or activities that may be undertaken for building or non-building projects. Examples are:
    1. electrical
    2. concrete or asphalt
    3. painting and paperhanging
    4. plumbing and irrigation
    5. carpentry
    6. earthmoving
    7. steel erection
    8. heating, air conditioning, and ventilation
    9. floor covering (tile, carpet, and carpet tile)
    10. roofing
    11. telephone and communications
    12. masonry
    13. fencing
    14. window treatments
  4. Remodel/Renovation projects must go through FP&M to address the following concerns:
    1. Building system impact
    2. Code compliance
    3. Regulatory compliance - (primarily asbestos and lead)
    4. Use of approved materials
    5. Use of approved equipment
    6. Employ approved installation practices
    7. Record system alterations
    8. Insurance requirements
    9. Liability requirements
    10. Project interests of facility
    11. Protect interests of campus

FPM Contacts
For additional information regarding the project development process for new construction and remodeling/renovation projects, please contact:

Work Information Center/Customer Relations - Project request information, 4-8313
Architectural Design Services - Project design information, 4-2825
Facilities Services - Project construction information, 4-1875

FP&M Service Request Form


Purchasing Contacts

For Purchasing related questions on construction contact:

ContactDepartmentCommodityPhone
Karen Server Email: Karen Server (kserver@iastate.edu)FP&M/PurchasingCapital project related4-7661
Wendy Foster Email: Terry Lewis (tglewis@iastate.edu)PurchasingNon-capital project related4-8621
Cathy Beckman Email: Cathy Beckman (csbeckm@iastate.edu)PurchasingWindow treatments/floor coverings4-9394
Dennis Romsey Email: Dennis Romsey (dmromse@iastate.edu)PurchasingFarm4-8853

Procurement Procedure . . .

To find the best way to procure the goods or services in this category, please answer each of the following questions by clicking [yes] or [no].

Does the total value of the project, including all labor and materials exceed $25,000? [yes] [no]



Purchasing Department, purchasing@iastate.edu
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