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DASIowa-005-RFB-2971-2027State & Local

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The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, is soliciting bids for the supply of Men’s Undergarments to be used by incarcerated individuals across multiple state facilities. The solicitation, numbered DASIowa-005-RFB-2971-2027, aims to secure one or more non-exclusive contracts for the provision of men’s briefs in sizes ranging from Large to 10XL, with estimated annual usage totaling over 23,000 pairs. The initial contract term runs from September 24, 2026, through September 23, 2027, with the State retaining the option to renew the contract for up to five additional one-year periods under the same or more favorable terms. Bids must be submitted by September 3, 2026, and bidders are required to comply with mandatory specifications outlined in the attached requirements. The State may request two no-cost samples for durability and design evaluation, which may be returned at the vendor’s expense. Bidders must ensure their submissions are properly certified and resubmitted if any amendments are issued or if the bid is reopened after submission. The resulting contract is available for use by all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions, and the procurement is managed by Lara Hicok of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services.

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Iowa seeks bids for men’s undergarments sizes L–10XL, 23,000+ pairs annually, contract starts Sept 2026, renewable up to five years.

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458110 - Clothing and Clothing Accessories RetailersView NAICS

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Mandatory Specifications and Requirements.pdf

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005-RFB-2971-2027.pdf

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The State of Iowa is seeking eligible bidders for Men's Undergarments for provision to incarcerated individuals and residents in multiple facilities throughout the State. The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law. This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid. Samples may be requested by the contracting official during the evaluation process. If requested, the Bidder shall provide two samples of the requested items(s) at no charge to the State for testing purposes and can be returned at the vendor's expense. The samples will be washed and evaluated by the State for design and durability. Bid Submission and Amendments · Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents. · If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted. Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents. · If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact. Instructions for Responding to an Amendment 1. Review the amendment in the solicitation. 2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable. 3. Acknowledge the amendment. 4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time. Contract Term The initial term of the Contract shall begin on September 24, 2026 and end on September 23, 2027. The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to five (5) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies. The resulting Contract will be available for use by all State of Iowa Agencies and other eligible Political Subdivision. Background Information The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking eligible Bidders to provide Men's Undergarments for use by State Agency organizations. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED "MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS" for details on requirements. 2025 Estimated Usage of Men's Briefs - Pairs Large - 4900 XL - 6500 2XL - 6100 3XL - 2300 4XL - 2300 5XL - 800 6XL-10XL - 400

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