Iowa State - Iowa Communications Network - Ia - Agency Bids & RFPs

Bid proposals must be received at ICN's office no later than 3:00 p. m. central time November 6th, 2026. bid proposals must be received at icns office no later than 3: 00 p. m. central time november 6th, 2026.

Projects must be completed and accepted by ICN prior to vendor submitting invoice, and invoice must reference contract number, project number and must be broken down by labor and materials. projects must be completed and accepted by icn prior to vendor submitting invoice, and invoice must reference contract number, project number and must be broken down by labor and materials.

The ICN may award a contract to the most responsible vendor meeting the requirements of this RFP and which, in the sole discretion of the ICN, provides the best value to the state after considering price and compliance with the provisions of chapter 3. the icn may award a contract to the most responsible vendor meeting the requirements of this rfp and which, in the sole discretion of the icn, provides the best value to the state after considering price and compliance with the provisions of chapter 3.

To be eligible for point evaluation, a bid proposal must first satisfy the mandatory compliance gate passfail by fulfilling all technical and operational requirements identified in chapter 3 and submitting all required actionable forms attachments 2 through 7. to be eligible for point evaluation, a bid proposal must first satisfy the mandatory compliance gate passfail by fulfilling all technical and operational requirements identified in chapter 3 and submitting all required actionable forms attachments 2 through 7.

If the vendor fails to perform corrective action in a timely manner, ICN will assess performance penalties and process the vendor invoice minus deductions for lack of performance including third-party correction costs. if the vendor fails to perform corrective action in a timely manner, icn will assess performance penalties and process the vendor invoice minus deductions for lack of performance including thirdparty correction costs.

Vendors are invited to submit written questions and/or requests for interpretation consideration acceptance concerning this RFP on or before 4:00 p. m. central time October, 5th, 2026. vendors are invited to submit written questions and/or requests for interpretation considerationacceptance concerning this rfp on or before 4:00 p. m. central time october, 5th, 2026.

Failure to comply with or supply any and all information requested to accompany bid proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as noncompliant. failure to comply with or supply any and all information requested to accompany bid proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as noncompliant.

The contracts will be based upon the bid proposal submitted by the successful vendor vendor awarded the contract and this solicitation. the contracts which the icn expects to award as a result of this request for proposal will be based upon the bid proposal submitted by the successful vendor vendor awarded the contract and this solicitation.

The bid proposals must be received at ICN's office no later than 3:00 PM Central Time on June 4, 2026. This requirement is mandatory and not subject to waiver.

The vendor shall identify services rendered and submit itemized invoices for amounts owed on a monthly basis. ICN shall pay all approved invoices in arrears and in conformance with Iowa Code.

All products purchased must be covered by a one-year warranty for parts and labor, or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater.

Bid proposals will be evaluated based on cost and discounts quoted and the overall benefit to the state of Iowa. The ICN will determine, in its sole discretion, which solution is the most cost-effective for the ICN.

Vendors must comply with all affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of state and federal laws. Vendors must also register to do business in Iowa if awarded the agreement.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for breach of contract, but it does state that substantial breach events can lead to termination for cause.

A vendor conference is not scheduled for this solicitation, and the notice does not mention a mandatory site visit.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or award.

A bid proposal shall be rejected outright and not evaluated for reasons such as failure to deliver the bid proposal by the due date and time, failure to include required forms, vendor response materially changing a technical requirement, vendor response limiting the rights of the ICN, vendor failing to respond to requests for information, or vendor initiating unauthorized contact regarding the ITB.