Project Information

Bid Title

State Library Materials - Books, DVDs, and Music

Issuing Agency

State Government of Iowa

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Feb 18, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

005-RFB-2511-2026

Original Source

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Project Description

Bid Information

Bid Number

005-RFB-2511-2026

Solicitation

State Library Materials - Books, DVDs, and Music

Solicitation Type

Request for Bids

County

Description

Description

Discounts rates for State Library Materials - Books, DVDs, and Music

Agency Information

Number

005

Name

Administrative Services, Dept

Address 1

1305 E Walnut ST

Address 2

City/State/Zip

Des Moines, IA 50319

Contact Information

Contact Name

Paul Manges

Contact Title

Procurement Specialist

Contact Email

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Contact Phone Number

(515) 330-7325

Contact Phone Extension

Contact Other Number

Contact Fax Number

Valid Dates

From

2/18/2026 2:00:00 PM

Until

3/16/2026 2:00:00 PM

Documents/Attachments

RFB Document

2/17/2026 8:18:41 AM

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Event Summary - State Library Materials - Books, Audio Books, DVDs, and

Music

Type

RFB - Request for Bids

Number

005-RFB-2511-2026

Organization

DASIowa

Currency

US Dollar

Event Status

Draft

Department

Administrative Services -

DAS

Exported on

2/17/2026

Exported by

Paul Manges

Estimated Value

-

Payment Terms

0% 0, Net 60

Bid and Evaluation

Respond by Proxy

Disallow

Sealed Bid

Yes

Alternate Items

No

Use Panel Questionnaire No

Auto Score

No

Cost Analysis

No

Visibility and Communication

Visible to Public

Yes

Enter a short description for this public event

State Library Materials - Books, Audio Books, DVDs, Music and Blueray

Commodity Codes

Commodity Code

Description

52595

Recycled Library Books, Equipment and Supplies

71500

PUBLICATIONS, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, BOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, PREPARED

MATERIALS ONLY

71504

Audio and Video Books, Digital

71510

Books, Curriculum Guides, Directories, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodicals,

Publications, Reprints, etc.

71512

Books, Reference, Including CD Versions: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.

71535

Electronic Publications: Directories, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.

71545

Laboratory Books, Research and Related Materials, DNA, Genomic, etc.

71582

Religious Publications and Books

71590

Video Cassettes, Disks, Tapes, etc., For Computer and TV, Prerecorded

71595

Recycled Publications and Audio-Visual Materials

78570

Instructional Aids: Courses, Lesson Plans, Prepared, Programs, Ancillary Materials,

DVDs, etc. (See Class 715 for Textbooks)

Event Dates

Time Zone

Released

Open

Close

Sealed Until

Q&A Close

CDT/CST - Central Standard Time (US/Central)

-

2/20/2026 2:00 PM CST

3/16/2026 2:00 PM CDT

3/16/2026 2:00 PM

Show Sealed Bid Open Date to Vendor

3/2/2026 2:00 PM CST

Event Users

Event Creator

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Event Owners

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Jocelyn Brincks

jocelyn.brincks1@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-499-3659

Tami Skadeland

tami.skadeland@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-281-4774

Katherine Daugherty

katherine.daugherty@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9083

Marie Agey

marie.agey@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-321-9529

Rachel Friedlander

Rachel.Friedlander@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-724-3700

Abigail Sills

abigail.sills@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-336-1140

Paul Moorhouse

paul.moorhouse@dpd.iowa.gov

Rick Tucker

rick.tucker@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-360-9912

Kyle Wear

kyle.wear@iowa.gov

Katelyn Howells

katelyn.howells@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-721-7856

Contacts

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Stakeholders

Rachel Friedlander

Rachel.Friedlander@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-724-3700

Mariah Fucaloro

mariah.fucaloro@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-725-2243

Lara Hicok

lara.hicok@iowa.gov

Cassie Dewey

cassie.dewey@iowa.gov

Michelle Muir

michelle.muir@iowa.gov

Michael Bradbury

michael.bradbury@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9327

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Randy Bennett

randy.bennett@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Laura Shannon

laura.shannon@dom.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-672-4569

Evan Schatz

evan.schatz1@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-587-1313

Carlos Fuentes

carlos.fuentes1@iowa.gov

Craig Trotter

craig.trotter@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-8593

Marie Agey

marie.agey@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-321-9529

Cassie Dewey

cassie.dewey@iowa.gov

Craig Trotter

craig.trotter@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-8593

Description

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services

described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a

contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for

up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any

contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB

process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with

competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is

responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No

information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If

the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and

acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT

your bid again (if previously submitted).

The State of Iowa is requesting bids from qualified respondents to provide fixed discount rates off vendors published

prices for Library books. For the purpose of this solicitation, library books are defined as: hardbound books, paperback

books, trade books, reference books as well as Audio CD or Playaways (CD's and DVD's). The State may award contracts

to multiple vendors for these services. The resulting contract(s) will be available for use by all Libraries within the State of

Iowa.

The bidder(s) shall include:

1) Standard discounts off list prices.

2) Quantities of available books in the bidders portfolio.

3) Typical in-stock rate of available books.

4) Standard Delivery estimates for in-stock books

5) Explanation of fulfillment process, including website details, customer service, warranty, and returns.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin by 4/1/2026 and end on 3/31/2028.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up

to four (4) annual extensions.

Prerequisites

1

Instructions To Vendor :

Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

Certification

Bidder certifies that they have read and agree to the terms.

Vendor Must Also Upload a File:

No

Prerequisite Content:

Required to Enter Bid

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 424920Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
• NAICS 451211Book Stores
• NAICS 511130Book Publishers
• NAICS 519120Libraries and Archives
• NAICS 711130Musical Groups and Artists

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