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DOC Fort Dodge Correctional Center Water Treatment Control System Replacement The State of Iowa is seeking to replace the Water Treatment Control System at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.

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Open 6/25/2025 8:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 7/16/2025 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-1906-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 7/16/2025 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Katelyn Howells katelyn.howells@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-721-7856

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 3124 Controls, Cooling Tower Water Treatment: pH, Conductivity, Corrosion Sensors 89015 Complete Water Treatment Systems, Chemical 89087 Water Treatment Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified) 96896 Water and Wastewater Treatment Services

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Fort Dodge Correctional Facility seeks qualified vendors to furnish and install a turnkey water treatment control system designed to continuously monitor the pH level of facility supply water and automatically inject sodium hydroxide as needed to maintain desired pH balance.

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).

Project Specifications:

The proposed system shall include a wall-mounted analyzer panel capable of real-time pH and temperature monitoring with a programmable controller and data logging capability. It must feature an in-line modular sensor housing, a resistance thermometer, and associated plumbing, wiring, and pressure regulation components including backflow preventer.

The chemical feed system must consist of a pre-assembled, skid-mounted dual-pump sodium hydroxide injection package. This package shall include solenoid-driven diaphragm pumps (primary and backup) with pressure relief valves, backpressure valve, pulsation dampeners, calibration cylinder, and required SCH 80 PVC/EPDM piping and fittings. The skid must include a local switchover panel and require 120VAC power.

All components must be factory tested, rated for continuous industrial use, and compliant with applicable safety and performance standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, integration with existing water systems, and startup testing.

Pricing submitted must include delivery, installation, integration with existing water systems, and startup testing.

A Site Visit may be scheduled upon request.

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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

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

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

1.8

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.

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

1.10

The Bidder shall provide resumes for all key personnel who will be involved in providing the goods and/or services requested by this solicitation. The following information shall be included in the resumes:

● Full Name

● Education and/or Certification

● Years of experience and employment history particularly as it relates to the requirements of the solicitation.

Upload resumes as one document.

1.11 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.12 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.

1.13 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 Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

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

2.8 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?

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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

There are no Items added to this event.

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Service Line Items Service 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 Service Delivery

S1 Furnish & Install Water Treatment Control System 1 EA - Each

The proposed system shall include a wall-mounted analyzer panel capable of real-time pH and temperature monitoring with a programmable controller and data logging capability. It must feature an in-line modular sensor housing, a resistance thermometer, and associated plumbing, wiring, and pressure regulation components including backflow preventer.

The chemical feed system must consist of a pre-assembled, skid-mounted dual-pump sodium hydroxide injection package.

This package shall include solenoid-driven diaphragm pumps (primary and backup) with pressure relief valves, backpressure valve, pulsation dampeners, calibration cylinder, and required SCH 80 PVC/EPDM piping and fittings. The skid must include a local switchover panel and require 120VAC power.

All components must be factory tested, rated for continuous industrial use, and compliant with applicable safety and performance standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, integration with existing water systems, and startup testing.

Pricing shall be all-inclusive.

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