Mobile Echocardiography and Mammography Services for DOC

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, acting on behalf of the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC), is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB Number 005-RFB-2448-2026) to procure Mobile Echocardiography and Mammography Services for incarcerated individuals across all nine DOC facilities. The solicitation opened January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST with a bid closing deadline of March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The services required include mobile echocardiography and mammography examinations performed by qualified, state-approved medical providers with physician interpretation of results. Based on historical data, DOC anticipates approximately 500 echocardiograms and 64 mammograms annually. Bidders must commit to at least one visit per month (preferably at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville), deliver results within 24-48 hours, and provide both digital and physical copies of imaging and readings. The contract term runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with options for up to five annual renewals available to all nine DOC institutions and participating agencies. Minimum qualifications require bidders to demonstrate five years of experience providing these services, employ US Board Certified personnel, maintain full compliance with all local, state, and federal licensing requirements, pass DOC background checks, and provide all necessary equipment, supplies, labor, and supervision without subcontractors unless written consent is obtained. Pricing must be submitted per patient, daily rate (8 hours), and half-day rate (4 hours) for both services, with the capability to transmit imaging and documentation via internet connectivity, noting that two facilities currently lack WiFi capability.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types able to respond. There is no incumbent contractor, as inmates are currently transported to hospitals for these services, indicating this procurement represents a transition to mobile service delivery. Payment terms are established at 60 days per Iowa Code, with a 1.00% administrative fee due quarterly on all sales and quarterly sales reports required from the selected contractor. The State reserves the right to utilize the Purchasing Card (Pcard) for all payments and may add additional services during the contract term. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents; pricing is to be competitively bid based on the anticipated service volumes. Interested bidders should direct inquiries to Carlos Fuentes at carlos.fuentes1@iowa.gov for additional information or clarification regarding the RFB requirements.