Assessment of existing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

The Iowa Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) on January 31, 2026, for professional services to conduct a comprehensive site survey and assessment of the existing DTR 3000 Taut Wire Perimeter Intrusion Detection System at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor with demonstrated expertise in Safeguard Technology Systems to evaluate the current perimeter security infrastructure and provide detailed recommendations for repairs and potential upgrades. Key deliverables include a full site survey, system assessment, and comprehensive recommendations to inform future procurement decisions for system repairs or upgrades. Qualified bidders must demonstrate expertise in perimeter intrusion detection systems and the ability to satisfy all specifications outlined in the RFQ. One unit of this service is being procured. Sealed quotes are due by February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, with the primary contact being Jill Kennebeck at Jill.Kennebeck@iowa.gov or +1 319-462-3504 ext. 2219.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The existing infrastructure consists of a DTR 3000 Taut Wire Perimeter Intrusion Detection System currently in operation at the facility, which was built in 1874-1875 and houses approximately 1,100 incarcerated men. Payment terms allow the State of Iowa up to 60 days to remit invoices pursuant to Iowa Code 8A.514, with bidders offered the opportunity to provide a discount for payment within 30 days. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.