Combi Oven

The State of Iowa, through the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, has issued a Request for Bids (RFB Number 246-RFB-2299-2026) for the procurement of a commercial combi oven. The specific equipment required is one Rational iCombi Pro 20 oven with SecurityLine prison/security version, configured with electric power and a 480V 3-phase main connection. The solicitation opened on November 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST and will close on December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with bids remaining sealed until the closing time. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including contact information, business experience, technical qualifications, and similar project references. The oven must be delivered and installed at 1200 E Washington, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with the facility responsible for removing and disposing of existing equipment. Bidders are required to satisfy all specifications to be considered responsible and must demonstrate compliance with RFB definitions, administrative terms, contract terms, and specification requirements.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms will follow Iowa Code 8A.514, which allows the State of Iowa sixty days to pay invoices, and bidders must provide a performance bond. The state will retain ten percent of each payment until project completion and acceptance. The procurement prefers payment through the Purchasing Card (Pcard) program, with bidders accepting Pcard required to comply with associated terms. The commodity codes for this procurement are 16560 (Commerical Ovens) and 9056 (Bakery Ovens). The procurement contact is Shelly Masterson, who can be reached at shelly.masterson@iowa.gov or 319-385-6806. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation covers the procurement of a single commercial combi oven for a correctional facility, suggesting a focused and specific procurement effort.