Heat Exchanger/Tube Bundle

The Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, seeking a specific heat exchanger or tube bundle for an Aerco Water Heater. The procurement specifically targets a double-walled tube bundle or heat exchanger equivalent to a 28599 SWDW24 Heat Exchanger, with bid number 246-RFB-0335-2023. The solicitation was opened on January 27, 2023, at 4:30 PM CST and will close on February 4, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST. Delivery is required to 1200 E Washington St, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641, with the bid excluding labor, which will be completed by institutional staff. Potential bidders must carefully review and comply with detailed terms and conditions, including completing various certification and authorization sections in the bidding process. The state allows for alternate submissions and covers commodity codes related to water heaters, boilers, and heating equipment.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with Net 60 days, and the state prefers payment via Purchasing Card (Pcard). This is not an exclusive contract, which means the lead agency may extend the contract for additional annual terms at its discretion. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the procurement is for a single tube bundle or heat exchanger for a correctional facility water heating system. Shipping is required with FOB Destination and Freight Prepaid, indicating that the vendor is responsible for delivery costs. The solicitation suggests that multiple vendors could potentially be considered, as alternate submissions are permitted. Standard state procurement terms will govern the contract, providing a structured framework for potential bidders to understand the procurement requirements and expectations.