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Snow and Ice Removal at State Hygienic Laboratory Snow Removal at State Hygienic Laboratory

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Open 10/4/2024 3:30 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 10/18/2024 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-1329-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/18/2024 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Michael Bradbury michael.bradbury@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9327

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 96872 Snow and Ice Removal Services

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit quotes from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive quotes. 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 quotes.

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 State of Iowa is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for a contractor to provide snow and ice removal services at the State Hygienic Laboratory Campus located adjacent to the Ankeny DMACC campus. Please note that this facility is operational twenty-four hours a day seven days a week and must be accessible at all times.

Contractor shall provide seasonal snow and ice removal services at the State Hygienic Laboratory campus. Please refer to attached RFB for a site map of areas to be cleared. Refer to Exhibit A in attachments for all areas that of the campus that will require snow and ice removal services.

Please submit your quote using the Items/Service fields within this solicitation on the Iowa IMPACS procurement website prior to October 18th, 2024 by 2:00pm (CT).

All questions regarding this solicitation must be received by email by 2:00pm (CT) on October 15th, 2024.

This solicitation will result in a Master Agreement with the possibility of renewal for a total contract duration of up to six (6) years.

Contract Terms and Conditions

This procurement will result in an Agreement to the States terms and conditions for Services to be provided. By submitting a quote, respondent agrees to the contract terms and conditions available at:

https://das.iowa.gov/media/2077/download?inline

Description https://das.iowa.gov/media/2077/download?inline

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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

1. 005-RFB-1329-2025 - Snow and Ice Removal at State Hygienic Lab.pdf

2. 005-RFB-1329-2025 - Exhibit A - Area Map.pdf

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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 number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.3 Enter the number of years of experience the Bidder has with providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation.

1.4 List all goods and/or services similar to those sought by this solicitation that the Bidder has provided to business or government entities. Fill out the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.5 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.6 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 Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.6 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.

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

The resulting Contract will require the Bidder to provide for performance [e.g. retained funds, escrow, letter of credit, liquidated damage]. The Bidder will be required to provide a performance bond in the amount of $_____________________. Agency shall retain ten percent (10%) of each payment due Bidder under the resulting Contract.

Agency shall pay the retained amount only after all performance of the Work has been completed by Bidder and accepted by Agency.

3.3 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.4 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.

3.5 Required Use of Pcard - All payments, by State of Iowa agencies, against the resulting Contract(s) will require use of the State of Iowa Pcard. Does the Bidder agree?

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1. Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Per Each Push 1 EA - Each

96872 - Snow and Ice Removal Services

Cost per push to clear the lot and the sidewalks of snow

S2 Ice Pre-Treat 1 EA - Each

96872 - Snow and Ice Removal Services

Cost per each application of ice pre-treat.

S3 Ice melt chemical treatment of parking lot and walkways 1 EA - Each

96872 - Snow and Ice Removal Services

Cost per each application of ice melt chemicals for the parking areas and walkways

S4 Drifting Event - Hourly 1 HR - Hour

96872 - Snow and Ice Removal Services

A drifting event results from wind-driven snow accumulation occurring outside of a snow event. This will be priced on an hourly rate and not a measurable snow event.

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