Publication Printing, Ordering, and Storage Services

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of Iowa College Aid, is seeking a contractor for publication printing, storage, distribution, online ordering, inventory tracking, and related file-editing services.

Iowa > Department of Administrative Services > Iowa College Aid


General
Open
005-RFP-3105-2027
Nov 12, 2026 09:30 PM
Sep 28, 2026 01:00 PM
$110,000.00
3 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
carrie.lindgren@das.iowa.gov
+15158670733
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the proposal in the State's IMPACS Electronic Procurement System before the proposal deadline., Upload separate Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal files., Use Exhibit B for the Cost Proposal.
Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting proposals on behalf of Iowa College Aid for a contractor to print, store, assemble, and distribute publications including flyers, booklets, certificates, postcards, business cards, locker signs, and posters. The contractor must meet specified paper, color, finishing, packaging, and production requirements; perform minor publication-file edits; provide proofs; accept and manage existing inventory; maintain a clean, climate-controlled warehouse; and destroy outdated materials upon request. The contractor must also develop, host, maintain, and customize an accessible online ordering form and an automated inventory-management and reporting system. Required capabilities include customer order collection, Iowa College Aid approval workflows, order confirmations, publication previews, inventory alerts, real-time inventory and order reporting, shipment tracking, and user documentation. The contract has an initial three-year term with up to three additional one-year extensions, and the estimated value is not to exceed $110,000 annually. Proposals must include separate technical and cost proposal files, with the cost proposal completed using Exhibit B.

Classification Codes
NAICS323111Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSCT011Print/Binding Services
Smart Codes
publication printingonline ordering systeminventory management system
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026 01:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 13, 2026-Round 1 Questions Due
Oct 22, 2026-Anticipated Round 1 Answers
Oct 30, 2026-Round 2 Questions Due
Nov 5, 2026-Anticipated Round 2 Answers
Nov 12, 2026 09:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Products-Completed Operations Aggregate — $1,000,000.00
  • Personal Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employer Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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