Exceptions Form RFB.docx

This is an Exceptions Form for a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the State of Iowa for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. The form provides a structured template for bidders to document and submit exceptions to the RFB requirements. The solicitation seeks a heat exchanger or tube bundle equivalent to a 28599 SWDW24 Heat Exchanger for an Aerco Water Heater, with bid number 246-RFB-0335-2023. The RFB opened on January 27, 2023, at 4:30 PM CST and closed on February 4, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST. Delivery is required to 1200 E Washington St, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. The contract is not exclusive, allowing the state to extend terms at its discretion. The form permits bidders to list up to ten exceptions across multiple sections, with additional pages available if needed.

Bidders are required to upload completed Exceptions Forms to the Vendor Attachments Section and submit each exception as a separate question in the Question and Answer Section. Shipping terms require FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid, making the vendor responsible for delivery costs. Payment terms are structured as Net 60 days with a preference for Purchasing Card (Pcard) payment. The bid specifically excludes labor costs, which will be completed by institutional staff. The procurement accommodates alternate submissions and does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Standard state procurement terms and conditions govern the contract process.