Water Treatment Chemicals and Services for Capitol Complex

The State of Iowa is seeking a contractor to provide water treatment chemicals and services for its Capitol Complex, including maintenance for steam and chilled water systems.

Administrative Services, Dept


General
Open
005-RFB-2586-2026
Jun 12, 2026 07:00 PM
May 13, 2026 04:00 PM
$180,851.86
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Contact
Michael Bradbury
construction.procurement@iowa.gov
+15158239327
1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Description

The State of Iowa is soliciting bids for water treatment chemicals and services to maintain the steam and chilled water systems within the Capitol Complex. The goal is to ensure peak operating efficiencies, minimize maintenance, and prevent corrosion, fouling, and biological growth using safe and environmentally friendly products. The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary chemicals, training, equipment, and testing supplies, including water sampling, analysis, and testing kits. The scope of work includes initial water analysis, providing liquid chemical systems, treating boilers to prevent scale and corrosion, monthly testing and monitoring of all treated systems with written reports, annual corrosion studies, bulk chemical delivery services, and proper disposal of containers. The contractor must also provide twenty-four-hour emergency response services and Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the sole option for the Agency to renew for up to five (5) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CST on Tuesday, June 12th, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System.

Classification Codes
NAICS221310Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
PSCJ046Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment
Smart Codes
water treatment chemicalschemical servicesfacility maintenance
Timeline
May 19, 2026 12:00 PM-Site Visit (optional)
Site visit will proceed to Oran Pape, State Historical Building, and Iowa Labs (Ankeny). Bidder will need to provide their own transportation between sites.
May 22, 2026 12:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Jun 12, 2026 12:00 PM-Bid Closing Date
Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Contract Start Date
Jun 30, 2027 12:00 PM-Contract End Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
269b973e-0758-4587-9b4b-e7c7f51671cbMay 11, 2026 04:16 PM