LUMBER

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of LUMBER by the Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) for their Homes for Iowa Program in Newton, IA. IPI is seeking to purchase various sizes of SPF and Douglas Fir lumber, as well as OSB panels, with total quantities ranging from 252 to 9,114 units. The lumber will be delivered in two shipments in March and August 2024. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on February 7, 2024, and the anticipated contract execution date is February 15, 2024. Mandatory bid requirements include timely submission, completion of the provided price sheet, and certification of compliance with Iowa's anti-discrimination statutes. Bids will be evaluated based on criteria such as quality, price, delivery, and payment terms. The resulting contract will not be exclusive.

The Homes for Iowa Program utilizes federal grant funding, so the successful contractor must be able to provide a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov. Preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the state of Iowa. The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not specify a budget range or award value for this contracting opportunity.