DOM Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing MSOW

The Iowa Department of Management is seeking a vendor to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for its systems and networks. However, the attached documents are primarily related to a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Waubonsie Water Supply Improvement Project. This RFP seeks a qualified engineering consulting firm to design improvements to the water system at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County. The project involves replacing waterlines, pressure reducing valves, and plumbing, with specific deliverables including facility plans, final designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, permit acquisition, and construction administration support. The RFP evaluation will use a 100-point system, with 20 points for cost, 40 points for professional experience and project team, and 40 points for the work plan and RFP compliance. Proposals are due on May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with no mandatory site visit required. The contract term is 11 months, beginning on the date of contract execution.

The DNR has set a construction budget between $115,000 and $145,000 for the project, with a detailed budget breakdown including $65,000 for general construction, $10,000 for valve pit, $25,000 for connections and incidentals, and $15,000 for well building plumbing, plus a $30,000 contingency. Respondents must provide three letters of reference from previous clients and submit separate technical and cost proposal files. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the respondent providing the best value, potentially with preferences for Iowa-based businesses. The project involves specific infrastructure components, including a 15SQE10-220 Grundfos Submersible Pump, and requires replacing all plumbing inside the existing well building. The DNR is open to increasing the construction budget if the evaluation identifies higher costs for recommended improvements. Respondents scoring below 25 total points will be ineligible for contract award, and the proposal terms will remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline.