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Unique Identifier for Controlled Substances
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005-RFB-2918-2027
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Iowa

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This Request for Bids (RFB) is issued by the Iowa Department of Revenue to solicit competitive bids for the manufacturing and supply of cigarette tax stamps with unique identifiers and related services. The solicitation (Number 005-RFB-2918-2027) opened on July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The bid is sealed until the closing date and time. The requested deliverables include: tax stamp manufacturing per 1000 units, forensic evaluation services for returned pack stamps (including chemistry testing and security feature verification), stamp destruction services with documentation and affidavits, implementation costs for design changes or new security features, and optional one-time implementation costs. The initial contract term begins October 1, 2026, and ends September 30, 2027, with the option for mutual renewal for up to five additional years. The resulting contract will be available exclusively to the Department of Revenue. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified in the solicitation. The contact for questions is Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@das.iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210.

Payment terms follow Iowa Code 8A.514, allowing the State of Iowa sixty calendar days to process invoices submitted by the selected bidder. Bidders must agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms. The State of Iowa prefers payment via its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible, and accepting bidders must comply with Pcard acceptance terms. Bidders are required to submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format within thirty calendar days following the end of each calendar quarter, reporting net sales (total invoiced sales less credits, returns, refunds, and canceled orders). Pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 (February 10, 2026), bidders must certify they are not a "Prohibited Company" as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). All bidders must complete and submit required documentation including the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment form and Form 22 regarding confidential treatment of information. The solicitation specifies that the contract is non-exclusive, and the State reserves the right to procure similar goods or services through alternative contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law.

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02 September 2026

Unique Identifier for Controlled Substances This bid opportunity is for Unique Identifier for Controlled Substances for the Iowa Department of Revenue.

02 September 2026

Open 7/16/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 8/10/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2918-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 8/10/2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Randy Bennett randy.bennett@das.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 25520 Cigarette Stamp, Numbered

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law.

This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid.

Bid Submission and Amendments

Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents.

If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted.

Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents.

If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact.

Instructions for Responding to an Amendment

1. Review the amendment in the solicitation.

2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable.

3. Acknowledge the amendment.

4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time.

Contract Term

The initial term of the Contract shall begin on 10/01/2026 and end on 09/30/2027.

The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to five (5) years.

The resulting Contract will only be available for the Department of Revenue.

This contract is for the Bidder to manufacture and supply cigarette tax stamps that meet all required security, serialization, packaging, and quality specifications. The Bidder shall also provide secure destruction services for damaged or unusable tax stamps and maintain appropriate documentation of destruction.

The Iowa Department of Revenue will manage inventory, ordering, payment processing, and distribution to licensed distributors.

See Specification Attachment.

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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. Cigarette Tax Stamp Specifications.docx

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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

Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information – All Bidders are required to submit a Form 22 indicating whether or not they are requesting confidential treatment of specific information within their response (see form attached). If Bidder DOES NOT request confidential treatment, Bidder must complete Part 1 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question. If Bidder DOES requests confidential treatment of specific information, Bidder must: (1) fully complete and sign Part 2 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question; (2) prepare and upload a “Public Copy” of the Bid to the "Vendor Attachments" tab from which the confidential information has been redacted as described in Form 22.

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 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 Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

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

2.9

Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall submit a complete and accurate Quarterly Sales Report in Microsoft Excel for net sales made under the resulting Contract.

Reports shall be submitted in the format and by the method prescribed by the State and shall be received by no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each calendar quarter. Net sales means the total invoiced sales less credits, returns, refunds, and canceled orders. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10

Pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 (February 10, 2026), the State of Iowa may not purchase equipment, supplies, or services from a Prohibited Company. For purposes of this solicitation, "Prohibited Company" has the meaning set forth in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) – please see a copy of Iowa Code section 12K.1 attached for your reference.

Bidder shall either hereby certify that “no” it is not a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4), or “yes” it is a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). If the Bidder answers "yes," the Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject and not evaluate the Bidder's proposal.

2.11 Please indicate which list(s) identified in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) that Bidder is included on and provide additional clarification or information about Bidder’s inclusion on this list.

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 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 Unique Identifier Stap per 1000 1 EA - Each

P2 Forensic Services 1 EA - Each

Returned Pack Stamp Forensic Evaluation Services includes the testing of the chemistry of the stamp, verification of security features of the stamp, and the issuing of a final report detailing the testing results.

P3 Destruction Services 1 EA - Each

Stamp Destruction Services includes the complete destruction, disposal, and documentation of stamps. Cost also includes recording, documenting, and the issuing of final reports and affidavits.

P4 Cost to implement change in the program 1 EA - Each

The cost is for services where a new visual stamp design is required or new security features are asked to be incorporated by the State. Changing just the background color of the stamp would not incur any additional cost to the State.

P5 Optional Services 1 EA - Each

Additional one-time implementation costs

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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