Concrete Pillars

Iowa Prison Industries is requesting bids on poured concrete pillars for construction across 15 sites in Newton, Iowa under RFB No. 944, with bids due June 30, 2026. A mandatory site visit with Chad Squires must be scheduled prior to bid submission.

Iowa-based businesses and Iowa products are given preference when bids are comparable in price and meet required specifications, per Iowa Administrative Code. The scope consists of 180 pier pads total (12 per site) with 24" × 48" dimensions, formed tops, and a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi reinforced with rebar and broom finish. Location and spacing will be determined prior to project start. Work must be completed prior to the first hard frost of the season. Pricing is to be submitted on a delivered basis with F.O.B. point identified as Newton, Iowa if applicable, with each item priced separately.

Contract duration and payment terms are not specified. Evaluation criteria are price and lead time, identified as the primary scoring factors in order of importance. All mandatory requirements must be satisfied for responsiveness and responsibility, including a completed and signed price sheet, certification of compliance with Iowa's non-discrimination statutes (race, color, creed, religion, and national origin), debarment certification, and proof of Iowa Department of Revenue sales and use tax registration. A 60-day minimum firm bid period applies following the submission deadline. No bid security is required; one copy of bid submission is necessary. Contract execution is anticipated for July 14, 2026. Questions are due to Christina Greif at christina.greif@iowa.gov, with 48-hour response time. Iowa Prison Industries reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is under no obligation to award a contract.