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Water Bomber Government Bids & RFPs
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Last updated on 06/24/2026.
06/15/2026 - USA | IA | POLK COUNTY | DES MOINES | 50319 Midsize City
WaterRescue Equipment and Supplies, Personal Water Protective Gear and Flotation Devices
Water rescue equipment and supplies, personal water protective gear and flotation devices Inflatable personal flotation device PFD, High- buoyancy inherently buoyant personal flotation device PFD, Kayak- style inherently buoyant personal flotation device PFD, Float coat bomber jacket personal flotation device PFD, Flotation bibs, Ice rescue suits, Emergency throw bags
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The State of Iowa is seeking bids for water rescue equipment and supplies, including personal water protective gear and flotation devices. The contract term is from 7/28/2026 to 7/27/2027, with options for five annual extensions. Bidders must meet all specifications. Samples may be requested during evaluation. All products must be first quality and free of defects. Orders can be placed via phone, email, or online. Defective items must be returned and replaced at the bidder's expense within 30 days of receipt. Customer service inquiries must be responded to within 24 hours. Backorders or out-of-stock items must be communicated within 24 hours via email.
All products delivered shall be fully guaranteed to be free of defect, first quality, and no seconds or irregulars shall be accepted. All products delivered shall be fully guaranteed to be free of defect, first quality, and no seconds or irregulars shall be accepted.
A successful bidder must be able to satisfy all these specifications to be deemed a responsible bidder. A successful bidder must be able to satisfy all these specifications to be deemed a responsible bidder.
Samples may be requested by the contracting official during the evaluation process. If requested, the bidder shall provide two samples of the requested items at no charge to the state for testing purposes and can be returned at the vendors expense. Samples may be requested by the contracting official during the evaluation process.
Failure to notify the issuing officers of noticeable changes to an item or discontinuation by the manufacturer within fifteen 15 days may result in cancellation or termination of the contract. Failure to do so immediately may result in cancellation or termination of the contract.
Rental AT- 802 Water Scooping Aircraft - 10/7/2025Addendum 2 extending the Solicitation Due Date to 10/17/2025 has been posted to this solicitation. 9/24/2025Addendum 1 extending the deadline for questions to 10/2/25 and the due date for submitting a solicitation response to 10/10/25. THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID ( RFB). Faxed and non- electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on- line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late r
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