Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #005-RFB-2913-2027
Iowa Solicits Statewide Fingerprint Collection and Submission Services
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
005-RFB-2913-2027
NAICS
561611
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for statewide Fingerprint Collection and Submission Services to support a wide range of agencies and licensing entities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Administrative Services, State of Iowa - Services Requested: - Fingerprint Collection and Submission Services for criminal history record checks via FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (FBI/CJIS) - Estimated annual volume: approximately 40,000 fingerprint cards - Service recipients include state agencies, political subdivisions, non-justice agencies, businesses, child care providers, elderly residential staff, schools, and licensing applicants (e.g., nursing, real estate) - Notable Requirements: - Ability to process and submit high volumes of fingerprint cards for federal criminal history checks - Service must be available statewide and accessible to a diverse set of agencies and applicants - Contract may be awarded to one or more vendors - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with an option to renew for up to three additional years
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Bids (RFB) for Fingerprint Collection and Submission Services. The Department of Administrative Services seeks qualified bidders to provide fingerprint-based criminal history record checks through the FBI/CJIS for various agencies throughout the State of Iowa. The services will support employees, volunteers, and licensing applicants for non-justice agencies, businesses, and other entities such as child care providers, schools, and nursing and real estate licenses. The contract term is from August 31, 2026, to August 30, 2029, with an option to renew for up to three years. The estimated volume is approximately 40,000 fingerprint cards per year, though this is not guaranteed.