Opportunity

Iowa Impacs #RFP 26-023-336-RFP-3062-2027

Iowa Communications Network seeks to pre-qualify vendors for telecommunications outside plant services across five state zones.

Posted

October 04, 2023

Respond By

November 06, 2026

Identifier

RFP 26-023-336-RFP-3062-2027

NAICS

237130, 238210

The Iowa Communications Network (ICN), under the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, is seeking to pre-qualify vendors for telecommunications outside plant services across five state zones. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (Iowa Communications Network) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Telecommunications outside plant services (installation, maintenance, and related work) - Services to be provided as needed in five designated zones throughout Iowa - No part numbers or specific purchase quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - ICN will pre-qualify up to three vendors per zone - Vendors must submit detailed compliance forms, qualifications, zone-specific bid forms, and unit price sheets - Proposals must be submitted in both hard copy and electronic formats - Strict adherence to submission instructions is required - Evaluation criteria focus on compliance and value to the state - Confidentiality and public records requirements apply - Open to all qualified vendors; ICN reserves the right to reject any or all proposals

Description

The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is seeking to pre-qualify vendors who can provide telecommunications outside plant services in selected zones of the State of Iowa. The solicitation aims to pre-qualify three vendors in each of the five zones to provide these services as needed and requested by ICN. Vendors must submit sealed bid proposals by November 6, 2026, and proposals will be evaluated based on compliance and value to the State. The contract award may be made more than 90 days after bid opening, and negotiations will be completed within 60 days after the notice of intent to award.

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