This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Johnston, Iowa. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Iowa Department of Public Defense (Agency) is seeking a service provider (Contractor) to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for compressor maintenance services Camp Dodge. The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract. This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency's and Participating Agencies' benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid. Questions due: 9/13/2024 by 10 AM - All questions must be submitted in writing Carl Fisher Purchasing Agent 3 (515) 252-4558 carl.fisher@iowa.gov. Q&A posted: 9/17/2024 by the end of the day LOCATION. 7105 NW 70th Ave Johnston, IA 50131. TERM OF CONTRACT. Contract Begin/End Dates: October 1st 2024 - September 30 2027 Term of the contract: 3 year Possible contract renewals: (1) additional 3 year term for a total of 6 years. INSURANCE. $1,000,000 General Liability minimum coverage is required of the Contractor upon award of the Contract. MISCELLANEOUS. a. Contractors are invited to submit written questions and requests for clarifications regarding the RFB to the State Issuing Officer(s) listed on this RFB. The questions or requests for clarifications must be in writing via email or through Electronically. b. The Issuing Officer identified in the RFB cover sheet is the sole point of contact regarding the RFB from the date of issuance until a Notice of Intent to Award the Contract is issued. Respondents may contact only the Issuing Officer. c. Communication (questions pertaining to the bid) with personnel other than the Issuing Officer may result in non-responsive bid and bid will be rejected. Communication is allowed for scheduling of site visit(s). f. The costs of preparation and delivery of the Bid(s) are solely the responsibility of the Contractor. g. All Bids become the property of the State and shall not be returned to theContractor. h. The Agency does not guarantee any minimum level of purchases under the Contract. i. The Agency reserves the right to reject any & all Bids. j. Upon Notice of Award, Contractor must provide any additional paperwork or documentation to the State Issuing Officer within ten (10) calendar days of request. k. Selected Contractor must, within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving Notice of Award, enter into a written contract with the Agency.