Steel Products

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting competitive bids for steel products available to all state agencies and eligible political subdivisions under an RFB closing September 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The contract establishes a cooperative purchasing vehicle with an initial one-year term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and up to five annual renewal options.

The scope comprises six specific steel product line items: ASTM A36 hot-rolled steel sheets in 7-gauge and 11-gauge (48 in × 96 in), ASTM A36 steel plate (1/4 in, 48 in × 96 in), ASTM A36 equal-leg steel angle (2 in × 2 in × 3/16 in × 20 ft), ASTM A500 Grade B square steel tube (14 gauge, 1-1/2 in × 1-1/2 in × 20 ft), ASTM A53 Grade B steel pipe (2 in nominal, Schedule 40 × 21 ft), with one unit of each product type requested. Bidders must comply with ASTM material specifications and agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping. Payment terms are Net 60 days; bidders may offer early payment discounts for 30-day payment.

The contract is non-exclusive; the state reserves the right to procure similar goods through other contracts or methods. All bidders must certify compliance with Iowa Executive Order 18 regarding prohibited companies, complete Terminations, Litigation and Debarment documentation, and submit Form 22 for confidential treatment of information. A 1.00% administrative fee applies to quarterly net sales, and bidders must submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format within 30 days following each calendar quarter end.

Tami Skadeland (tami.skadeland@das.iowa.gov, 515-281-4774) is the primary contact.