Summary

This is a Targeted Small Business (TSB) Form supplement required by the Iowa Department of Public Defense for the roof replacement project at Building 235 of the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa. The form must be submitted with the Form of Bid and requires bidders to document all outreach and contact efforts made to Targeted Small Business enterprises prior to bid submission. Bidders must utilize the construction-related Iowa Targeted Small Business Directory, as certified by the Department of Economic Development, State of Iowa, to identify potential TSB contacts. The form requires bidders to list each TSB company contacted, the date of contact, whether a quote was received, and the dollar amount of any proposed quote included in the bid submission. All bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal opportunity provisions of state and federal laws. Bids are due June 17, 2026, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a bidders' conference to be held prior to submission.

The State of Iowa seeks to provide contracting opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. The form is designed to encourage and track small business utilization while ensuring transparency in the procurement process. All information provided on the form is subject to verification and confirmation by the state. Bidders must indicate whether they are themselves certified as an Iowa Targeted Small Business and provide their company information, including name, telephone number, address, and zip code. The form includes space for detailed TSB contact documentation and allows for additional sheets if needed to list multiple TSB contacts.