State Library Materials - Books, DVDs, and Music
| Location: | Iowa |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 005-RFB-2511-2026 |
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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
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
Attachment Preview
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
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