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This file is a vendor registration portal screen for the State of Iowa's procurement system, related to a contract opportunity for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services for the Iowa Department of Management. The associated contract opportunity description indicates that the state is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in systems and networks. However, the primary documentation attached appears to reference a separate Request for Proposal issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Waubonsie Water Supply Improvement Project at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County. The water system improvement project has a proposal submission deadline of May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with no mandatory site visit required. The contract term is 11 months beginning upon contract execution, and respondents must submit three letters of reference from previous clients along with separate technical and cost proposal files.

The DNR has established a construction budget between $115,000 and $145,000 for the Waubonsie project, with detailed allocations including $65,000 for general construction, $10,000 for valve pit work, $25,000 for connections and incidentals, and $15,000 for well building plumbing, plus a $30,000 contingency. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point system comprising 20 points for cost, 40 points for professional experience and project team qualifications, and 40 points for work plan and RFP compliance. Respondents scoring below 25 total points will be ineligible for contract award. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the respondent providing the best value and may consider preferences for Iowa-based businesses. Proposal terms remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline, and the DNR is open to increasing the construction budget if evaluation identifies higher costs for recommended improvements.