We highly recommend online submission of responses. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier. If you are not yet a registered supplier in IONWave please click this link https://iowadotebid.ionwave.net/Login.aspx to register for participation and full access to all documents. Overview: The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for mail and print services as defined on the Line Items Tab of this solicitation. Services will include, but are not limited to: addressing, collating, packaging, sorting, metering, weighing and processing. All lines on the Line Items Tab are tied. Bidders must bid on every line to be compliant. Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: July 30, 2025 DOT Mail Pick-up Locations: DOT Ames Complex 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 DOT Ankeny MVD Facility 6310 SE Convenience Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50021 Department of Administrative Services Hoover Building 1305 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Award: It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible contractor whose submitted quote is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity. The award will be a one year award with the option to renew for up to five additional one year periods. The award is based upon a mutual agreement of both parties and is not a guarantee. Communication: Until a contract is awarded the sole point of contact for the solicitation is the Purchasing Agent identified in the solicitation. All questions must be directed solely to the purchasing agent listed in the bid opportunity on or before June 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM CT. We encourage vendor to upload all questions on or before the question cut off due date and time in ION wave. Responses to questions will be communicated out to vendors via DOT’s ION wave bid system. Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bid Opening Meeting: The Iowa DOT will hold the bid opening via Microsoft teams. Participants may join via the link or by calling into the phone number and entering the conference ID number followed by the # sign. Join on your computer or mobile app Date: July 11, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM CST Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 210 733 148 16 Passcode: HDWSQU Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,102201516# United States, Iowa City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 102 201 516# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

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