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- RFB FY2024 #207
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- Woodbury County, Sioux City, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Department of Corrections, seeking qualified suppliers to provide pharmacy supplies. The bid (Number 005-RFB-0775-2024) was opened on 2/6/2024 at 1:00 PM CST and will close on 2/17/2024 at 1:00 PM CST. The contract term will run from 2/20/2024 to 2/19/2026, with the option for two additional annual extensions. The solicitation covers 17 specific product line items, including various Opus Cassettes in different colors, cassette liners, lids, bins, transfer trays, and related accessories. The contract will support 9 Department of Corrections facilities in Iowa, with the current contract holder being OPUS III VII CORP.
The bid specifies payment terms of Net 60 with 0% discount, and requires the awarded vendor to pay a 1% administrative fee on all sales. The State of Iowa will use its Purchasing Card Program for payments whenever possible. The bid allows for the contract to be made available to other state agencies, political subdivisions, and nonprofit entities. There is no guaranteed volume of sales, and bidders must provide pricing, unit of measure, quantity, and country of origin for each product. The procurement process requires bidders to submit detailed information including business references, years in business, technical experience, and undergo potential background investigations.
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Department of Corrections Pharmacy Supplies This bid is seeking qualified suppliers to provide pharmacy supplies to the Department of Corrections.
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Open 2/6/2024 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 2/17/2024 1:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-0775-2024 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 2/17/2024 1:00 PM CST
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
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Contacts Rick Tucker rick.tucker@iowa.gov
Phone +1 515-360-9912
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 47569 Pharmaceutical Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified)
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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.
This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids.
The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.
It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.
NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit.
No information will be lost from the initial submission.
NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.
Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin 2/20/2024 and end on 2/19/2026.
The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to two extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies and Political Subdivisions.
Description of Goods or Services: This bid is seeking qualified suppliers to provide pharmacy supplies to the Department of Corrections. This contract will support the 9 Department of Corrections Facilities in Iowa. The current contract is 20266C and the vendor is OPUS III VII CORP. There is no guarantee of volume of sales.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.
2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.
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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Form of Bid
Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).
1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.
1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.
1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".
1.4 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.
1.5 Describe the level of technical experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation. Enter the information in the the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.
1.6
The Bidder shall provide references from three (3) previous customers or clients knowledgeable of the Bidder’s performance in providing goods and/or services similar to the goods and/or services described in this solicitation. Enter a contact person, telephone number and email address for each reference. Fill out the text box. If the Bidder wants to upload reference letters to the Vendor Attachments Section, enter "see attached" in the text box.
1.7 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.
1.8 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?
1.9 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.
1.10 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?
Group 2: Terms and Conditions
Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).
2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.
2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.
2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.
2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.
2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.
2.6 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.
2.7 The Bidder hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Bidder, its officers, directors, shareholders, or partners and managerial and supervisory personnel retained by the Bidder for the performance of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall enter a response.
2.8 Public Entities (Political Subdivisions) - The resulting Contract will be made available to Political Entities, i.e. cities, counties, and schools. Bidder shall enter a response.
2.9 Nonprofit Entities - The resulting Contract will be made available to nonprofit entities that qualify under I.R.S. § 501 (c) provisions. Bidder shall enter a response.
2.10 Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall provide a detailed quarterly report in Microsoft Excel on ALL sales made under the resulting Contract via e-mail to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.
2.11 Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the solicitation herein, the Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee on all sales made against the resulting Contract. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.
Group 3: Payment Terms
Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).
3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?
3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.
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3.3 Terms of Pcard Acceptance - The State of Iowa prefers to pay Bidders using its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible. Bidders accepting Pcard payments shall comply with the Terms of Pcard Acceptance.
Group 4: Requirements
Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).
4.1 The State of Iowa requires that the Bidder does not have a minimum order quantity or total order amount.
4.2 The Bidder must be able to provide the country of origin for each product.
4.3
The Bidder must provide a price and supply the unit of measure in which the product is sold for each product listed on the line item. The Bidder must specify the quantity contained in the unit of measure. The Bidder must provide products equivalent or equal to product listed on the line item.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Opus Cassettes, Pink, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P2 Opus Cassettes, Yellow, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P3 Opus Cassettes, Orange, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P4 Opus Cassettes, Gray, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P5 Opus Cassettes, Purple, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P6 Opus Cassettes, Red, 14 day easy fill airtight 1 EA - Each
P7 Opus Cassette Liners, 8-Slot Easy Fill 1 CS - Case
P8 Lids for Opus Cassettes, Clear 1 CS - Case
P9 Opus Bins, Beige, 3x10" 1 EA - Each
P10 Opus Transfer Tray, Standard, 18x10 1 EA - Each
P11 Lids for Opus Cassettes, White 1 SL - Sleeve
P12 6" X 10" Beige Bins 1 EA - Each
P13 Bin Label Protectors 1 EA - Each
P14 Bin Labels (250/pkg) 1 EA - Each
P15 Transfer Tray - Extended 1 EA - Each
P16 Bin T Dividers 6" X 10" 1 EA - Each
P17 Light Restraint Lids 1 EA - Each
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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