Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFB-3030-2027

Iowa Solicits Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services for State Agencies and Political Subdivisions

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for law enforcement badges and related repair services for use by all state agencies and political subdivisions. - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Office: Administrative Services DAS - OEMs and Vendors: - Entenmann-Rovin Co. / ABY Manufacturing Group (incumbent badge manufacturer) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted if physical samples are submitted for approval - Products/Services Requested: - Iowa State Patrol Mini Trooper Badge (1 inch x 3/4 inch, flat, 1 post with clutch back) - Iowa State Patrol Mini Retired Badge Tie Tack (3/4 inch x 1/2 inch) - Iowa State Patrol Tie Tacks - Iowa State Patrol Collar Ornaments (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel; silver except Sergeant and Major in Carltone material) - Iowa State Patrol Tactical Unit Pins - Iowa State Patrol Aviation/Pilot Wings - Iowa State Patrol Hat Emblem - Police Wallet with Recessed Badge Compartment (includes badge) - Extra Backs (metal butterfly clutch, military clutch) - Law Enforcement Badge Repair Services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Badges must match the appearance, design, and style of current State of Iowa badges (Entenmann-Rovin Co. / ABY Manufacturing Group) - Bidders proposing non-incumbent products must submit physical samples for evaluation - Strict material and finish standards apply - Contract is non-exclusive and available to all state agencies and political subdivisions - Robust order processing and customer service standards required - Comprehensive handling of defective or non-compliant items - Contract Term: - Initial term of two years with up to four annual renewal options

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Bids to provide law enforcement badges and repair services for the State of Iowa. The contract term is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, with up to four annual renewal options. The badges must match the appearance and style of those currently used by the State, manufactured by Entenmann-Rovin Co. / ABY Manufacturing Group or an approved equivalent. The contract will be available to all State of Iowa agencies and political subdivisions, and includes requirements for order processing, customer service, and handling of defective items and backorders.

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