Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids on law enforcement badges and repair services for multiple state agencies under RFB 005-RFB-3030-2027, with bids due September 28, 2026, and questions due September 18, 2026. Badges must be manufactured by Entenmann-Rovin Co./ABY Manufacturing Group or an approved equivalent; bidders proposing alternative manufacturers must submit physical samples for evaluation prior to bid submission.

The scope covers law enforcement badges for the Iowa State Patrol, Division of Criminal Investigation, State Fire Marshal Division, Division of Narcotics, and Division of Intelligence, together with mini shields, tie tacks, collar ornaments, pilot wings, and hat emblems. Badge construction is specified as solid 12-gauge Carlton Gold base with 16-gauge Platiloy silver accents, high-luster mirror polish, high-baked clear lacquer finish, and lead-free French Cloisonne enamels in specified colors. Repair services include simple refinish, panel changes, and pin attachment removal, with 24-hour response times required for customer service inquiries and quote requests. The bidder must provide free online ordering supporting Pcard transactions, automatic order confirmations, and absorb all costs for returns, corrections, and replacement of defective or non-compliant items within a 30-day rejection period; no restocking or return-shipping fees may be charged to the State.

The initial contract term runs December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028, with four optional one-year renewal periods at the Agency's sole discretion. The contract is available for use by all State of Iowa agencies and political subdivisions. Pricing is submitted on a unit basis for each product and service line item, with both standard and discounted contract rates required. Bidders must accept FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid; Net 60 payment terms with optional 30-day payment discounts; and remit a 1.00% quarterly administrative fee based on reported sales. Quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format are due within 30 days following each calendar quarter.