Addendum One - Rescheduled Optional Vendor Site Visit.pdf

This is an addendum issued by the State of Iowa regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP Number 005-RFP-0328-2023) for high-speed internet services at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. The addendum, dated February 16, 2023, and issued by Jennifer Zepeda, Purchasing Agent, reschedules the optional vendor site visit to Monday, February 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery located at 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive in Adel, Iowa 50003. The original RFP, released on February 5, 2023, seeks a telecommunications provider to establish and manage network infrastructure capable of supporting multicast, real-time streaming, and video conferencing for the administration building, with potential future expansion to additional on-site facilities. The proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2023, and the contract includes an initial two-year term with options for up to four additional one-year renewals.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or detailed budget ranges in the available documentation. Bidders must submit separate Technical and Cost Proposal files and are classified under Commodity Code 91551 for Information Highway Electronic Services. Jennifer Zepeda serves as the primary contact for the procurement at jennifer.zepeda@iowa.gov or +1 515-336-9070. The RFP allows for confidential treatment of specific bidder information according to prescribed guidelines, indicating a structured evaluation process focused on establishing a comprehensive, reliable internet infrastructure for this critical state facility.