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Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services

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Open 9/4/2026, 2:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 9/28/2026, 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-3030-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/28/2026, 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Paul Manges paul.manges@das.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

68000 POLICE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND SECURITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT AND

SUPPLIES

8015 Badges, Buttons, Emblems, and Patches, Metal: Cap, Game Wardens', Officers', Service Awards, Uniform, etc.

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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 12/1/2026 and end on 11/30/2028.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to Four (4) annual extensions.

The resulting Contract will be available for use by all State of Iowa Agencies and Political Subdivisions.

The State reserves the right to add additional products and services to the resulting contract that are within the scope of the solicitation.

Background Information

The State of Iowa is seeking Bids for Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services. The resulting contract will be made available to all state agencies and political subdivisions.

Description of Goods or Services

The State of Iowa currently uses badges manufactured by Entenmann Rovin Co. / ABY Manufacturing Group. Quoted badges shall be manufactured by Entenmann Rovin / ABY Manufacturing Group, or an equivalent approved by the Agency. Please review the bid specifications document found in the Buyer Attachments section for additional product and service requirements.

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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. Law Enforcement Badges Specification 8.28.26.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 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

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

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 request 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 "Supplier Attachments" tab from which the confidential information has been redacted as described in Form 22.

1.9 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 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

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

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 calculated using the sales reported on the corresponding Quarterly Sales Report. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

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2.11

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.

2.12 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 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.

Group 4: Specifications

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 Bidder shall provide quotations for badges that meet the Appearance and Style standards provided.

4.2 The Bidder shall provide law enforcement badge repair services as required.

4.3 The Bidder shall provide samples if quoting badges not manufactured by Entenmann-Rovin CO/Aby Manufacturing Group.

4.4 The Bidder shall provide a link to their online ordering systems for agency review.

4.5 The Bidder's quotes shall list the standard price and the discounted contract rates.

4.6 The Bidder shall agree to the Defective Items and Dispute Resolution sections listed in the item specifications.

4.7 The Bidder shall provide an order acknowledgement within 24 hours of receipt.

4.8 The Bidder shall notify the agency of back-ordered items within 24 hours of order receipt.

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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 Iowa State Patrol Badge 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Badge Iowa State Patrol Badge. Include the following Ranks:

Officer, Trooper, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, Chief, K-9, Colonel, Chaplain, Badge Styles: 154-0, 153-1, 153-1R.

P2 Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Badges 1 EA - Each

Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Badges. Include the following Ranks: Director, Assistant Director, Special Agent In Charge, Special Agent, Badge Style: 500

P3 Iowa State Fire Marshall Division Badges 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Fire Marshall Division Badges. Include the following Ranks: Director, Assistant Director, Special Agent In Charge, Special Agent Supervisor, Special Agent, Inspector, K-9, P4 Iowa Division of Narcotics Badges. 1 EA - Each

Iowa Division of Narcotics Badges. Include these ranks:

Director, Assistant Director, Special Agent in Charge, Special Agent, P5 Iowa Division of Intelligence Badges 1 EA - Each

Iowa Division of Intelligence Badges. Include these ranks:

Director, Special Agent Supervisor, Special Agent in Charge, Special Agent, Assistant Director, P6 Department of Public Safety Commissioner Badge 1 EA - Each

Department of Public Safety Commissioner Badge

P7 Iowa State Patrol Larger Mini Shield. 13/16 inch tall x 5/8 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Larger Mini Shield. 13/16 inch tall x 5/8 inch wide.

P8 Iowa State Patrol Mini Trooper Badge. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Mini Trooper Badge. Iowa State Patrol Mini Trooper Badge. 1 inch tall x 3/4 inch wide, Flat 1 post with clutch back.

P9 Iowa State Patrol mini retired Badge Tie Tack. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol mini retired Badge Tie Tack. 3/4 inch tall x 1/2 inch wide, P10 Iowa State Patrol Tie Tacks. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Tie Tacks.

P11 Iowa State Patrol Collar Ornament 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Collar Ornament Available Ranks:

Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel,

* Collar ornaments will be made in silver except for the Sergeant and Major ranks, These will be made out of Carltone material not gold filled.

P12 Iowa State Patrol Tactical Unit Pins. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Tactical Unit Pins.

P13 Iowa State Patrol Aviation/ Pilot Wings. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Aviation/ Pilot Wings.

P14 Iowa State Patrol Hat Emblem. 1 EA - Each

Iowa State Patrol Hat Emblem.

P15 Police Wallet with recessed badge compartment (Flat Badge) 1 EA - Each

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Police Wallet with recessed badge compartment (Flat Badge) includes badge.

P16 Extra Backs known as metal butterfly clutch, military clutch 1 EA - Each

Extra Backs known as metal butterfly clutch, military clutch

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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 Badge Repair: Simple Refinish 1 EA - Each

Badge Repair: Simple Refinish, warranted for a minimum of three years.

S2 Badge Repair: One Panel Change 1 EA - Each

Badge Repair: One Panel Change

S3 Badge Repair: Two Panel Change 1 EA - Each

Badge Repair: Two Panel Change

S4 Badge Repair: Pin Attach Removal 1 EA - Each

Badge Repair: Pin Attach Removal

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