Award

Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #230050573C

Pipette Calibration and Preventative Maintenance Services

Recipient

Coast to Coast Calibration (NBS Calibrations)

Awarded

April 21, 2026

Identifier

230050573C

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, through its Central Procurement office located in Des Moines, IA, has awarded a master agreement contract to Coast to Coast Calibrations (NBS Calibrations) for pipette calibration and preventative maintenance services. The contract includes calibration services for various pipette types used in DNA and toxicology testing, with unit prices ranging from $44 to $85 per service. The contract requires a 1.00% administrative fee paid quarterly to the Iowa DAS. The initial contract period is from May 13, 2026, to May 12, 2027, with options for renewal for up to five additional one-year periods. The services are to be performed primarily at the Iowa DCI Crime Lab located in Ankeny, IA, with the vendor based in Minnesota. The contract includes detailed terms, conditions, and pricing, and is available to all state agencies and political subdivisions.

Description

Pipette Calibration and Preventative Maintenance Services. All purchase orders issued by the purchasing entities must include the State of Iowa MA# 230050573. Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the Contract herein, NBS Calibration shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee on all sales made against this Contract. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement; Attn: Chief Operating Officer, Level 3, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions on the following attachments which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement. Attachments are on file with the Department of Administrative Services - Central Procurement.

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