Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB 943
Iowa Prison Industries seeks aluminum sheets for sign manufacturing
Posted
April 27, 2024
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
RFB 943
NAICS
331315
This opportunity involves the State of Iowa, through Anamosa-Iowa Prison Industries, seeking bids for aluminum sheets for use in sign manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - Anamosa-Iowa Prison Industries (State of Iowa) - Products Requested: - Multiple sizes and thicknesses of aluminum sheets, including: - .063" x 36" x 120" (200 sheets) - .063" x 48" x 144" (200 sheets) - .063" x 60" x 144" (60 sheets) - .080" x 30" x 120" (1,200 sheets) - .080" x 36" x 120" (1,000 sheets) - .080" x 48" x 120" (750 sheets) - .125" x 36" x 120" (700 sheets) - .125" x 48" x 120" (500 sheets) - .125" x 48" x 96" (300 sheets) - .125" x 60" x 120" (300 sheets) - Technical Requirements: - Aluminum must be new, domestic material, alloy 5052-H38 or 6061-T6 - Must meet ASTM B-209 standards - Chemical conversion coating required (Alodine 1200, Chromate 5015, or equivalent) per MIL-C-5541B or ASTM B449-67 - Mill certification required with each load - Compliance with Iowa and Minnesota DOT specifications - Delivery & Packaging: - Delivery on open, tarped flatbed trucks - Specific skid and runner dimensions required - Other Notable Requirements: - Bidders may submit offers for all or individual line items - Compliance with anti-discrimination and Iowa preference statutes - No specific OEMs are named; any manufacturer meeting specifications may bid.
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Bids (RFB 943) issued by Iowa Prison Industries for the procurement of aluminum sheets used for signs. The aluminum sheets must meet specific ASTM and state DOT specifications, including alloy types 5052-H38 or 6061-T6, and be anodized with approved chemical treatments. The bid requires submission by email by June 15, 2026, and includes detailed specifications and delivery instructions. The contract is not exclusive, and bidders must comply with mandatory and scored technical requirements including quality, price, delivery, and payment terms.