Concrete Ready Mix for Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility

The State of Iowa, specifically the Department of Administrative Services, is seeking bids for Concrete Ready Mix services for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility through Request for Bids #005-RFB-1568-2025. The procurement involves supplying four types of concrete ready mix (3000 PSI, 3500 PSI, 4000 PSI, and 4500 PSI) measured in cubic yards, with delivery services included. The contract will run from March 17, 2025, through March 16, 2026, with potential for up to five annual renewals. Bidders must provide concrete that meets Iowa Department of Transportation road specifications, with specific compressive strength requirements for each product line. The solicitation requires delivery services Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, with additional service charges for loads under 4 cubic yards and potential winter service charges. Key dates include a bid opening on February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST, with questions due by February 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, and the final bid submission deadline of March 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Iowa Code indicates a preference for products grown and produced within Iowa. Contractors must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commission per Chapter 91c of the Iowa Code. Payment terms are net 60 days, with the state preferring to use its Purchasing Card Program for transactions and allowing bidders to offer discounts for 30-day payments. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on the best overall price or best line item price, with bid prices remaining firm for the initial contract year and potential adjustments considered during renewal periods subject to state approval. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract includes provisions for delivery charges and additional service fees. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and no minimum order quantities or total order amounts are specified, providing flexibility for the correctional facility's concrete requirements.