Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFB-2729-2026
Iowa Seeks Multi-Brand Work Boots for State Agencies and Facilities
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
005-RFB-2729-2026
NAICS
424340
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids to establish a Master Agreement for the supply of professional work boots for use by all state agencies and political subdivisions. - Contract covers all State of Iowa agencies, including nine correctional institutions and eight human services facilities - Multiple awards are permitted to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation - All brands of work boots are eligible; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Bidders must specify brand, style number/SKU, color, material, sizes, and widths - Supporting documentation such as product catalogs and warranties required - Boots must be new, first quality, and meet OSHA and NIOSH safety standards - Sizing must be industry standard, with a wide range of sizes and widths for both men and women - Options required: composite toe, steel toe, plain toe, and pull-over rubber - No minimum order quantity; orders may be as small as one pair - Bidders must provide samples upon request and offer online ordering compatible with state Pcard protocols - Strict customer service and return requirements apply - Historical annual usage averages 470-795 pairs per year over the past three years - Contract period is three years, with no specific start or end dates provided
Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking eligible bidders to provide professional work boots through a Request for Bids (RFB). The solicitation aims to establish a Master Agreement for work boots that will be available to all State Agencies and Political Subdivisions in Iowa, including correctional institutions and human services facilities. The contract may be awarded to multiple bidders to mitigate risks and ensure availability. Bidders must meet specific requirements regarding product quality, sizing, and customer service, and samples may be requested for evaluation.