Square Sign Posts

Iowa Prison Industries is requesting bids for square sign posts under RFB 948, with bids due September 25, 2026 by 2:00 p.m., and all posts must be American-made. A statutory preference applies to products grown, produced, or manufactured within Iowa; tied bids are decided in favor of Iowa products and Iowa-based businesses per Iowa Administrative Code.

The scope includes five post specifications totaling 1,800 units: 300 units of 12' × 2" 12 GA (29.28 lb each), 500 units of 12' × 2" 14 GA (24 lb each), 300 units of 14' × 2" 14 GA (28 lb each), 400 units of 4' × 2-1/4" 12 GA (11.08 lb each), and 300 units of 4' × 2" 12 GA (9.68 lb each). All posts feature 7/16" diameter holes on 1" centers and must meet detailed galvanized steel construction, dimensional tolerance, welding, and surface-finish specifications detailed in Post Specs.docx. Bidders may submit bids for all post types or individual specifications.

Pricing must be submitted on an all-items basis or item-by-item basis with each item priced separately, quoted on a delivered basis unless otherwise noted with an F.O.B. point. Payment terms are NET 30 DAYS F.O.B. Anamosa, Iowa 52205. Bidders must specify their proposed shipment timeframe in days. Iowa Prison Industries reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

All bidders must certify compliance with state nondiscrimination statutes regarding employment practices based on race, color, creed, religion, or national origin; failure to comply constitutes potential breach of contract. Direct inquiries to Christina Greif, Procurement Specialist 2, at 319-462-3706 or christina.greif@iowa.gov. Submit bids to iowaprisonindbids@iowa.gov.