Bulk Propane Gas

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Apr 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	91 - Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes
Solicitation No:	005-RFB-2518-2026
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

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Event Summary - Bulk Propane Gas

Type

RFB - Request for Bids

Organization

DASIowa

Event Status

Draft

Exported on

Estimated Value

3/17/2026

Number

Currency

Department

Exported by

Payment Terms

005-RFB-2518-2026

US Dollar

Administrative Services -

DAS

Paul Manges

Bid and Evaluation

Respond by Proxy

Disallow

Sealed Bid

Yes

Alternate Items

Use Panel Questionnaire No

Auto Score

Cost Analysis

Visibility and Communication

Visible to Public

Yes

Enter a short description for this public event

None Added

Commodity Codes

Commodity Code

Description

40503

Butane and Propane, Including Liquefied Petroleum Gas

40500

FUEL, OIL, GREASE AND LUBRICANTS

Event Dates

Time Zone

Released

Open

Sealed Until

Q&A Close

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

3/19/2026 2:00 PM CDT

4/13/2026 2:00 PM CDT

4/13/2026 2:00 PM

Show Sealed Bid Open Date to Vendor

4/1/2026 2:00 PM CDT

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

Lara Hicok

lara.hicok@iowa.gov

Cassie Dewey

cassie.dewey@iowa.gov

Michelle Muir

michelle.muir@iowa.gov

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

Craig Trotter

craig.trotter@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-8593

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

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 Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking Bidders to provide Bulk Propane Gas for locations

throughout the State of Iowa.

All required locations are listed in Attachment 5, including tank sizes and fill requirements.

Bidder Submission Instructions:

Bidders must complete Attachment 5, Table 1 by entering pricing for the locations they wish to service and

include the completed attachment as part of their bid package.

Bidder must complete Attachment 5, Table 2 for Optional Propane Tank Leases. If Tank Leases are not

offered, please enter ZERO.

Bidder Requirements:

 Must be an authorized provider of Bulk Propane Gas for the State of Iowa.

 Must maintain, or have access to, a sufficient supply of Bulk Propane Gas to allow delivery within 48

hours of request.

 Responsible for any spills or damages occurring during delivery.

 Must adhere to tank sizes and fill requirements as outlined in Attachment 5.

Additional Information:

 The State may award contracts to multiple vendors.

 DAS reserves the right to add line items to resulting Master Agreements related to the sale, delivery,

and storage of propane gas.

 Contracts will be available to all State Agencies and Political Subdivisions.

Contract Term:

 Initial Term: 8/1/2026 – 7/31/2029

 The State may exercise up to three (3) additional one-year renewal options under the same or more

favorable terms.

Prerequisites

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:

Prerequisite Content:

Required to Enter Bid

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bulk Propane Gas

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