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Plumbing Supplies for Iowa School for the Deaf
Solicitation number
005-RFB-3123-2027
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Polk County, Iowa

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This Request for Bids (RFB 005-RFB-3123-2027) is issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa School for the Deaf to procure plumbing supplies, materials, components, tools, and related items to support the institution's in-house maintenance and repair operations. The scope encompasses a broad range of plumbing products including pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, fixtures, water supply lines, drainage parts, sealants, adhesives, and hardware ordered on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum volumes. Bids opened October 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT with a submission deadline of November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. No site visit will be conducted. The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, with an option to renew by mutual agreement for up to five additional years. Bids are sealed until the closing date and will be scored objectively using a weighted combination of total extended costs for core items listed in Tab 1 of the Cost Proposal and average category discounts in Tab 2.

Bidders must submit percentage discounts off the manufacturer's current published list price (MSRP) for every core item and provide flat percentage discounts for entire product categories through the attached Cost Proposal (Attachment 2). All percentage discounts must remain firm throughout the initial contract term, with adjustments negotiable only during renewal periods. Shipments are FOB Destination with freight prepaid, and the vendor must maintain a will-call pickup location within 20 miles of the ISD campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with orders ready for pickup within two hours. Standard delivery is 24 to 48 hours, with same-day or next-morning expedited delivery required for urgent orders. Payment terms are Net 60, with a 1.00% administrative fee due quarterly based on net sales. Bidders must submit quarterly sales reports within 30 days following each calendar quarter. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors; the contract will be made available to political entities and qualifying nonprofit organizations. Bidders must complete all required certifications, including confirmation that they are not a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4), and authorize background investigations. Contact for questions: Michael Bradbury, michael.bradbury@das.iowa.gov, +1 515-823-9327.

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19 October 2026

Plumbing Supplies for Iowa School for the Deaf Plumbing Supplies for Iowa School for the Deaf

19 October 2026

Open 10/19/2026, 8:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 11/19/2026, 2:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-3123-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 11/19/2026, 2:00 PM CST

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Michael Bradbury michael.bradbury@das.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9327

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

67000 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, AND SUPPLIES

65802 Brass, Plumbing Tubular Goods 67055 Plumbing Fixtures and Parts 67056 Plumbing Trim: Faucets, Fittings, etc.

67058 Rubber Goods and Plumbing Specialties: Gaskets, Leathers, Seats, Washers, etc.

67095 Refurbished Plumbing Equipment, Accessories and Supplies 99878 Plumbing Equipment and Supplies, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

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Description 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.

Background Information:

The Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) maintains a large, residential campus that includes academic buildings, dormitories, dining facilities, administrative offices, athletic spaces, and support infrastructure. To ensure the safety, functionality, and comfort of students, staff, and visitors, ISD performs most plumbing repairs, maintenance, and small-scale installations in house using its trained facilities personnel. Because these services are self-performed, the school requires ongoing access to a broad range of plumbing parts, materials, fixtures, and supplies to support routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and operational needs across campus. Securing a reliable vendor for plumbing supplies enables ISD to maintain uninterrupted operations, respond quickly to issues, and ensure that its facilities remain safe, accessible, and fully functional for the educational community it serves.

The Iowa School for the Deaf makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum purchase volumes under this contract. All items shall be ordered on an as-needed basis.

Through IMPACS and Attachment 2, Bidders must provide percentage discounts off the manufacturer's current published list price (MSRP) by specific item and product classification line.

Scope of Work:

The Vendor shall provide plumbing supplies, materials, components, tools, and related items on an as needed basis to support the Iowa School for the Deaf in-house plumbing maintenance and repair activities. The Iowa School for the Deaf performs its own plumbing work and requires a reliable source for timely pick-up or delivery of high-quality plumbing products.

Site Visit:

There will be no site visit for this solicitation.

Cost Proposal Submission Instructions:

Bidders must fully complete and return the attached Cost Proposal and Market Basket Form.

Tab 1 (Core Items): Bidders must provide a firm contract percentage discount and the resulting Net Unit Price for every single item listed.

Tab 2 (Category Discounts): Bidders must state a flat percentage discount for the entire product category line based on the manufacturers’ baseline MSRP catalog.

Bids will be scored objectively using a weighted combination of the total extended cost of the Tab 1 Market Basket items and the average category discounts offered on Tab 2.

Failure to provide pricing for all core lines may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Contract Term:

The term of the contract will begin 12/01/2026 and end on 11/30/2027.

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

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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.

3. Bidder is to download Attachment 2 - Cost proposal (available for download here or at buyer attachments), and upload Attachment 2 as a response to this question.

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Buyer Attachments

1. 005-RFB-3123-2027 - Plumbing Supplies ISD.pdf

2. 005-RFB-3123-2027 - Attachment 1 - Exceptions.pdf

3. 005-RFB-3123-2027 - Attachment 2 - Cost Proposal.xlsx

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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

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.

1.11 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.

2.7 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.

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 Nonprofit Entities - The resulting Contract will be made available to nonprofit entities that qualify under I.R.S. § 501 (c) provisions. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10

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.

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2.11

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.

2.12

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.

2.13 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.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

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