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This file is an image document related to a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the State of Iowa for the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility's Water Treatment Control System replacement. The project requires vendors to provide a complete turnkey water treatment control system capable of continuously monitoring and automatically adjusting water pH levels through sodium hydroxide injection. The system must include a wall-mounted analyzer panel with real-time pH and temperature monitoring capabilities, a programmable controller, data logging functionality, and a pre-assembled dual-pump sodium hydroxide injection package. All components must be factory-tested and compliant with industrial safety and performance standards. The bid submission deadline is July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with the bid opening scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM CDT. Potential site visits are available upon request to allow bidders to assess the facility's existing infrastructure and determine integration requirements.

Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes delivery, installation, system integration, and startup testing services. The State of Iowa has established payment terms at Net 60, providing up to 60 days for invoice processing following system acceptance and installation. Vendors are required to provide detailed company information, including business history, technical experience, client references, and key personnel resumes as part of their proposal submission. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the comprehensive nature of the system replacement indicates a significant capital investment. The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types such as disadvantaged business enterprises. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize technical capabilities, experience with similar industrial water treatment projects, proposed system specifications, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated ability to meet the stringent performance and safety requirements applicable to correctional facility infrastructure.