Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB0222005069
Award for Statewide Equipment Maintenance Management Program for Iowa
Posted
February 11, 2022
Respond By
February 18, 2022
Identifier
RFB0222005069
NAICS
811310, 811212, 811219
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has awarded a contract for a Statewide Equipment Maintenance Management Program to Specialty Underwriters LLC (SU Group LLC subsidiary): - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Central Procurement & Fleet Services Enterprise - Awarded Vendor: - Specialty Underwriters LLC (SU Group LLC subsidiary) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive equipment maintenance and repair services for: - Office automation equipment - IT equipment - Mail room equipment - Communication equipment - Security/alarm systems - Research and laboratory equipment - Facilities equipment - Healthcare equipment - Services include: - Repair labor, parts, and preventive maintenance - Vendor management and consolidated billing - Centralized dispatch and online reporting - No deductibles; provider assumes all repair and maintenance costs - Customer service support during business hours - Notable Requirements: - Contract available to all state agencies and political subdivisions in Iowa - Bidders required at least 10 years of relevant experience - Cost savings up to 35% off OEM list prices - Flexible vendor options and detailed online reporting - Pricing firm for first year, with possible adjustments in renewals - No specific part numbers or quantities; focus is on service coverage across equipment categories
Description
This solicitation is for a statewide equipment maintenance management program aimed at reducing equipment maintenance costs. The program consolidates service contracts into a single master agreement, assuming financial risk for equipment repairs. It covers various equipment types including office, IT, mail, communication, security/alarm, research & lab, facilities, and healthcare equipment. The contract term is from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, with up to three annual extensions. The awarded vendor is Specialty Underwriters LLC, providing discounted maintenance and repair services to all state agencies and other governmental entities in Iowa.