Prosthetics, Orthotics and Orthopedic Devices and Related Services for DOC

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Central Procurement is seeking qualified bidders to provide comprehensive prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic devices and related services for the Department of Corrections (DOC). The procurement covers off-the-shelf and custom-fitted prosthetic and orthotic devices, diabetic footwear, maintenance and repair services, and physician services for examinations, fittings, and adjustments across nine DOC institutions. The solicitation includes 11 product line items (P1-P11) encompassing custom prosthetics, standard sockets and accessories, custom and standard orthotics, diabetic shoes and inserts, and related maintenance services, along with three service line items (S1-S3) for physician services and mileage charges. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including audited financial statements for the past three years, three professional references, key personnel resumes, and mandatory certifications regarding terminations, litigation, and debarment status. The procurement opens on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT and closes on December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids remaining sealed until the close date.

The contract will be available to political subdivisions and nonprofit entities qualifying under IRS Section 501(c) provisions. Currently, the DOC has no existing agreements with prosthetic or orthopedic device vendors, with incarcerated individuals typically referred to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics orthopedics department, which coordinates with American Prosthetics & Orthotics (Limb Lab), Inc. The current annual spend is $25,534.16 for 42 devices in 2025. Successful bidders will be required to pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales under the contract, with payments processed via the State of Iowa Purchasing Card (Pcard) and payment terms set at Net 60 with no immediate payment discount. The State reserves the right to extend the contract for additional annual periods and may award multiple contracts to ensure comprehensive coverage across all state facilities. Deliveries will be handled via FOB Destination with freight prepaid, and the contract terms suggest potential for ongoing, long-term service provision to the Iowa Department of Corrections.