Downdraft Tables

Iowa Prison Industries, a state purchasing entity located in Anamosa, Iowa, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 942 to procure downdraft tables for laundry equipment operations. The solicitation seeks bids for three aluminum-only downdraft tables and one steel-only downdraft table, each with specific technical specifications including 4,000-4,500 CFM capacity, non-sparking configurations, and standard filtration systems compliant with NFPA 660 standards. The aluminum tables feature a 28.5"D x 72"W work surface with downdraft capability, while the steel table includes a vented back design with comparable specifications. Bidders must submit sealed bids via email to iowaprisonindbids@iowa.gov by May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with bids due on a delivered basis to Anamosa, Iowa 52205 or with the F.O.B. point clearly identified. All bid terms, including price, must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days following the bid submission deadline, with contract execution anticipated for May 29, 2026. Evaluation of bids will be based on four scored technical requirements: quality, price, delivery, and payment terms, with all requirements being mandatory for contractor selection. Bidders must submit a fully completed and signed price sheet, certification letter, and authorization to release information letter to be considered responsive, and pricing for each item must be provided separately.

Iowa Prison Industries reserves the right to reject any and all bids and does not require bid security for this procurement. Iowa-manufactured products and Iowa-based businesses receive statutory preference in the event of tied responses per 11 IAC 105.5(1)-(2) and 105.12(4). Bidders must certify compliance with Iowa's non-discrimination statutes relating to employment practices based on race, color, creed, religion, or national origin, and must comply with Iowa's sales and use tax registration and collection requirements for retailers or entities maintaining a place of business in Iowa. Contractors must certify their independence, provide references for performance verification, and acknowledge debarment status certifications as conditions of bid submission. The resulting contract will not be exclusive. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Christina Greif, Purchasing Agent, at 319-462-3706 or christina.greif@iowa.gov.