RFB 946

Iowa Prison Industries is requesting bids for a toilet paper core rewinder capable of winding two-ply cores on 1-5/8" diameter × approximately 102" length mandrels under RFB 946, with bids due July 30, 2026. Iowa products and Iowa-based businesses receive statutory preference under 11 IAC 105.5(1)–(2) and 105.12(4) in cases of tied responses.

The equipment scope includes dual unwind stands for parent rolls up to 60" diameter with skew and tension adjustments; a stainless steel glue box with adjustable rollers and central drum for cold glue application; a winding section with dual drums and belt drive; a shaft-mounted, belt-driven cut-off saw in a separate enclosure with pneumatic actuation; and a roll-off table. The package includes two core-collection carts, emergency stops, safety guarding, setup, and training. Delivery is to Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 (unless the bidder specifies an alternative F.O.B. point).

Bids must be submitted via email to iowaprisonindbids@iowa.gov by 2:00 PM on July 30, 2026. Sealed bids must include fully completed and signed price sheets, a signed Certification Letter (Attachment #1), and a signed Authorization to Release Information Letter (Attachment #2). Pricing is submitted on a delivered basis; bidders must specify shipment delivery timeframe. No bid security is required. All bid terms, including price, must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days following the submission deadline. Payment terms are NET 30 DAYS. Evaluation includes mandatory requirements and scored technical factors covering quality, price, delivery, and payment terms. The anticipated contract execution date is August 6, 2026. The contract will not be exclusive. The procurement specialist is Christina Greif, 319-462-3706 or christina.greif@iowa.gov.