Concrete Ready Mix for Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for concrete ready mix services at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility through a Request for Bids (RFB) released on January 21, 2025. The procurement solicits providers to supply four concrete mix types with specific PSI strengths (3000, 3500, 4000, and 4500) that meet Iowa Department of Transportation specifications. Delivery services are required Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, with the initial contract term spanning February 17, 2025 through February 16, 2026 and potential for up to five additional annual extensions. Key deadlines include February 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM CT for submitting questions and February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST for bid submissions. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible bidder, considering overall pricing and line-item pricing, with contractors required to be registered with the Iowa labor commission per Chapter 91C of the Iowa Code.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must be registered to do business in Iowa and maintain specified insurance coverage levels. The contract allows for payment via the state's Purchasing Card Program and includes Net 60 payment terms, with potential discounts for faster payment cycles. While no minimum order quantities are required, pricing must include all delivery, packaging, and administrative costs. The facility is located at 1200 East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant, IA 52641, situated on 152 acres. Though specific budget ranges were not detailed, the procurement allows for potential price adjustments during renewal periods, suggesting flexibility in contract pricing.