Aluminum sheets

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of aluminum sheets to be used for signs in the state of Iowa, specifically in Jones County. The Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) division is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the supply of 200 sheets of .125 x 48x96 aluminum and 200 sheets of .125 x 48x120 aluminum. The aluminum sheets must meet ASTM B-209 standards and be domestic, new material of alloy 5052-H38 or 6061-T6, with an alodized chemical conversion coating. The RFB outlines the technical requirements, including sheet sizes, thicknesses, and packaging. Vendors must provide mill certifications and may be required to submit sample material for inspection prior to shipment. Bids are due by September 5, 2023, and the anticipated contract execution date is August 5, 2023. The evaluation criteria include quality, delivery, price, and payment terms.

The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it does indicate that a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the State of Iowa. The RFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not disclose the award value or budget range for this contracting opportunity.