Sheet rock and insulation

The state of Iowa, through the Iowa Prison Industries (IPI), is seeking bids for the provision of drywall, insulation, and related construction materials for the Homes for Iowa program in Jones County. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits bids for various sizes of drywall sheets, fiberglass batts, and attic insulation bags, with the intent to establish a one-year contract with the option to renew for up to five years. Multiple contracts may be awarded. Bidders must be able to provide a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov, as a portion of the Homes for Iowa program uses federal grant money. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on October 12, 2023, and the anticipated contract execution date is November 1, 2023. The RFB outlines mandatory and scored technical requirements, including quality, price, delivery, and payment terms, with pricing required to remain firm for a minimum of 120 days after the bid due date.

The Homes for Iowa program is a state-run initiative, and this RFB is for the provision of materials to support the program's activities within Jones County, Iowa. The RFB expresses a preference for products and provisions grown and produced within the state of Iowa, and that tied responses will be decided in favor of Iowa products and Iowa-based businesses. No information is provided regarding set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not specify any award values or budget ranges.