Craig Trotter is a Lead State Administrator. Craig is associated with 16 contracts. Activity spans Site Preparation Contractors, Remediation Services, and Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).
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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of medical waste at designated locations throughout the State of Iowa. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish compliant containers for various waste streams and manage their delivery, placement, servicing, and removal. Specialized requirements include the secure handling of pharmaceutical waste with a controlled chain of custody and a mandate to contain and report any service-related spills within 24 hours. All operations must strictly adhere to DOT and OSHA regulations, and personnel must maintain hazardous materials training.
The state may award contracts to up to three responsive and responsible bidders based on compliance, responsibility, and the lowest overall or line-item pricing. Resulting contracts will feature firm pricing for one year, with payment terms set at Net 60 issued monthly. Bidders must provide an initial work plan, site-specific service plans, and annual compliance certifications regarding licenses and permits. Additionally, respondents must certify their status regarding Prohibited Company regulations under Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) and submit Form 22 for any requests for confidential treatment of information.
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking a qualified literacy expert under solicitation 005-RFP-3074-2027 to develop guidance, tools, resources, and other supports for educators and families. The primary objective of this engagement is to facilitate the statewide implementation of evidence-based foundational literacy instruction. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Proposals must be submitted as separate technical and cost files, with a strict requirement that no pricing be included in the technical proposal. Additionally, respondents must complete Form 22 regarding the confidential treatment of information and certify their status concerning prohibited companies as defined by Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). If awarded, the contractor will be subject to payment terms of Net 60 and must submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services to calculate a required quarterly administrative fee.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing Request for Information 005-RFI-3129-2027 to identify qualified respondents interested in providing fire panel systems for the State of Iowa Capitol Complex. This solicitation, categorized under NAICS code 561621, is not a formal bid for award but a market research effort designed to gather background information, statements of interest, and proposed strategies. The data collected from this process will be used by the agency to develop a future Request for Proposals.
Interested parties must submit their responses through the designated portal by November 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. Submissions should focus on the respondent's interest in the project and their strategic approach to meeting the state's fire panel system needs. Craig Trotter serves as the primary point of contact for this effort. Because this is an RFI, there is currently no specified contract value, period of performance, or set-aside designation.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing a Request for Information regarding the provision of fire panel systems for the State of Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines. This solicitation, identified as 005-RFI-3129-2027, is designed to gather background information, statements of interest, and strategic approaches from potential respondents to inform the development of a future Request for Proposals.
Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 3, 2026. The primary point of contact for this effort is Craig Trotter. This process is intended to ensure the state identifies the most effective strategies for addressing its fire panel system needs within the capitol complex.
The Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation is soliciting bids for the Resource Center Pavement and Utility Demolition project (HDR Project No. 10435937-6) located at the Glenwood Resource Center Campus in Glenwood, Iowa. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing pavement and utilities, salvage of materials, abatement work, and the demolition of select buildings. Key deliverables involve the removal of approximately 68,000 square yards of concrete pavement and 5,900 square yards of asphalt pavement, the placement of flowable mortar for pipe and structure abandonment per Iowa DOT Specifications Section 2506, and the installation of 3,000 linear feet of temporary fencing. Bidders may also provide an alternate price for crushing existing asphalt and sidewalk materials on-site to meet Iowa DOT modified subbase standards.
Bids must be submitted in ink on 8.5 by 11-inch paper and delivered to the HDR office in Omaha, Nebraska, by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder providing the lowest-priced responsive bid, with evaluations based on qualifications, experience, financial ability, and resources. Required submission materials include a signed Bid Form, a Bid Bond, and a Statement of Qualifications featuring schedules of current projects, previous experience, and key personnel resumes. Once awarded, the contractor is responsible for obtaining a demolition permit from the City of Glenwood and submitting monthly payment applications in PDF format to the Engineer.
The Glenwood Resource Center Demolition - Phase 3 is a construction solicitation issued by the Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation for the state of Iowa. The project scope involves providing demolition services for existing pavement and utilities throughout the project limits at the Glenwood Resource Center Campus located in Glenwood, Iowa. This solicitation, identified as HDR Project No 10435937-6 and categorized as a DAS RFB - Construction under NAICS code 238910, was posted on September 27, 2026.
Interested bidders must submit their responses by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Submissions are to be handled through the A&D Technical Supply Planroom website. Detailed project specifications, including the IFB Plans and Project Manual dated September 23, 2026, are provided as essential attachments to the solicitation. The primary point of contact for this project is Craig Trotter, who can be reached via email at craig.trotter@das.iowa.gov or through the project email at project@glenwoodredevelopment.com.
The Glenwood Resource Center Building Demolition – Phase II solicitation, identified by solicitation number 005-RFB-2993-2027, is a publicly posted opportunity managed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation. Bids are due by August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted to HDR in Omaha, Nebraska, with a mandatory pre-bid conference required and a site visit scheduled for August 21, 2026. The work involves the demolition of structures at the Glenwood Resource Center campus in Glenwood, Iowa, with detailed scope including building demolition for Structure 101, embankment work totaling 16,500 cubic yards, and two mutually exclusive bid alternates—either adding or deducting specific work elements. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where responsiveness and bidder responsibility are binary thresholds before price competitiveness determines award. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including resumes of key personnel (Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Manager, Safety Manager), financial statements, safety certifications, organizational charts, a project methodology, and a work schedule—all in PDF format with a maximum file size of 20 MB per file and proper labeling per electronic submission protocols. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are applied; instead, the contract relies on internal provisions under Article 18 covering notice, computation of time, remedies, damages, waiver, survival, governing law, assignment, and successors. Insurance requirements mandate additional insured status for the owner and compliance with specified coverage limits, while contract modifications follow a formal change order process. There is no specified contract value, as unit prices and extended costs are left blank in the pricing section, and no accounting, invoicing, or payment office details are provided. Electronic submissions must follow EJCBC system protocols, and all printed documents require original signatures; no bar coding, military standards, or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced. Diverse business certifications are conditionally required if mandated by Paragraph 3.01, and bidders must affirm no corrupt practices, receipt of addenda, and full performance of work at the time of submission, with no formal UEI, CAGE, or small business status declarations required in the solicitation itself.
The Glenwood Redevelopment Corporation is seeking qualified contractors to perform the first phase of demolition services at the Glenwood Resource Center Campus in Glenwood, Iowa, under solicitation number 005-RFB-2944-2027. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and all interested parties are required to register on the A&D Technical Supply Planroom website to access the full solicitation documents. The project is governed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, with the primary point of contact being Craig Trotter, reachable at 515-322-8593 or craig.trotter@das.iowa.gov. While the physical work is located in Glenwood, the contracting agency is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and the official bid opportunity is posted on the Iowa state procurement portal. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the solicitation details on the A&D platform or contact the provided email for clarification prior to submission.
The State of Iowa, through the Department of Administrative Services, is soliciting a commercial-grade envelope printing system capable of high-volume, continuous production operations in a professional environment. The system must deliver high-speed throughput and consistently maintain professional-quality print output, excluding desktop, personal-use, or light-duty office envelope printers that do not meet industrial demands. The solicitation, identified as RFB-532-2536-2027, was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026. The contract is targeted for performance in Des Moines, Iowa, and is issued under the oversight of the Iowa State government. Proposals must address technical specifications for durability, reliability, and efficiency in high-demand settings, ensuring seamless integration into existing production workflows. All inquiries should be directed to Craig Trotter, the primary point of contact, via phone at 515-322-8593 or email at craig.trotter@das.iowa.gov. Further details and submission guidelines are available through the official bid portal link provided.
The State of Iowa is soliciting a commercial-grade envelope printing system capable of high-volume, continuous production operation with professional-quality output, explicitly excluding desktop, personal-use, or light-duty office printers. The system must deliver high-speed throughput suitable for a demanding production environment and meet strict performance standards. Bidders must regularly save their progress, particularly after uploading documents, and are required to recertify and resubmit their bid each time they reopen it after initial submission, though no previously entered information will be lost. Any amendment issued by the Issuing Officer necessitates that bidders review, acknowledge, and formally resubmit their bids, with all prior data retained. The solicitation, identified as DASIowa-RFB-532-2536-2027, was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026. Primary contact for inquiries is Craig Trotter at craig.trotter@das.iowa.gov, and all submissions must be made through the designated online portal.
