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- 25DIRBFBPPAYT-082G
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- Polk County, Des Moines City, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education for decodable book packs. The solicitation seeks to procure sets of first grade decodable book packs to be distributed to 38,500 first graders across 683 public schools, 173 accredited non-public schools, 22 after school programs, and at least 41 summer reading program sites in Iowa. The bid (Number 005-RFB-1289-2025) opens on 9/13/2024 at 3:00 PM CDT and closes on 9/18/2024 at 3:00 PM CDT, with the goal of providing a one-time purchase of book packs that are aligned with the Science of Reading and designed to support foundational reading skills development.
The book packs must meet specific functional specifications, including being high-interest and relatable for first grade students, providing independent reading levels, progressively challenging text, reinforcing letter/sound relationships, and including both fiction and nonfiction books. Each pack is required to have a link or QR code to video lessons taught by a real teacher and offer a variety of titles to ensure students receive different book packs in school and after-school programs. The payment terms are net 60 days, and the state prefers to use its Purchasing Card Program. The commodity code for this procurement is 71500, which covers publications, audiovisual materials, books, and prepared materials.
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Decodable Books Sets of first grade decodable book packs to be provided to every first grader in Iowa through their school and through after school programs.
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Open 9/13/2024 3:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 9/18/2024 3:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-1289-2025 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 9/18/2024 3:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
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Contacts Karl Wendt Karl.Wendt@iowa.gov
Phone +1 515-281-7073
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description
71500 PUBLICATIONS, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, BOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, PREPARED
MATERIALS ONLY
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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).
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education seeks to make a one-time purchase of sets of first grade decodable book packs to be provided to every first grader in Iowa through their school, summer school, and out-of-school programs. A one-time purchase of kindergarten, first, and second grade decodable book packs will also be provided to selected schools and programs most in need of support as funding is available.
Description: Sets of first grade decodable book packs to be provided to every first grader in Iowa through their school and through after school programs.
Quantity: 38,500 first graders to receive multiple book packs.
Distribution:
683 Public Schools
173 Accredited Non-public schools
22 after school programs
At least 41 summer reading program sites serving approximately 700 first grade students
If possible, include a letter to be provided by the purchaser.
Shipping will be made to multiple locations.
Functional Specifications/ Minimum Requirements:
-Aligned with the Science of Reading -Specific and sequential reinforcement and development of foundational reading skills -High interest and relatable for first grade students -Independent reading level for first grade students to read at home -Progressively more challenging text within the set of books -Reinforce taught letter/sound relationships -Includes both fiction and nonfiction books -Provides a link/ QR code to video lessons taught by a real teacher for specific skills addressed in each book that can be accessed at home or at school -Variety of titles to ensure students have a wide variety of books in their pack
Description
-Quantity of titles to ensure that first graders receive different book packs in school and in their after school program
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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 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.
1.5 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?
1.6 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.
1.7 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.
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.
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.
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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 Decodable Book Pack (without note) 1 EA - Each
-Aligned with the Science of Reading -Specific and sequential reinforcement and development of foundational reading skills -High interest and relatable for first grade students -Independent reading level for first grade students to read at home -Progressively more challenging text within the set of books -Reinforce taught letter/sound relationships -Includes both fiction and nonfiction books -Provides a link/ QR code to video lessons taught by a real teacher for specific skills addressed in each book that can be accessed at home or at school -Variety of titles to ensure students have a wide variety of books in their pack -Quantity of titles to ensure that first graders receive different book packs in school and in their after school program
P2 Decodable Books Pack (with note) 1 EA - Each
-Aligned with the Science of Reading -Specific and sequential reinforcement and development of foundational reading skills -High interest and relatable for first grade students -Independent reading level for first grade students to read at home -Progressively more challenging text within the set of books -Reinforce taught letter/sound relationships -Includes both fiction and nonfiction books -Provides a link/ QR code to video lessons taught by a real teacher for specific skills addressed in each book that can be accessed at home or at school -Variety of titles to ensure students have a wide variety of books in their pack -Quantity of titles to ensure that first graders receive different book packs in school and in their after school program
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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