Vendors interested in bidding on Iowa Communications Network (ICN) services should check this page often for current opportunities.
ICN has four types of bidding opportunities.
- Request For Information (RFI). The RFI is used to gather information for analysis, prior to drafting or issuing a procurement request. It is also called Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Invitation To Bid (ITB). The ITB is used when products or services have been identified and cost is the primary criteria to select a vendor.
- Request For Proposal (RFP). The RFP is used when ICN describes a product or service it needs and the vendor details how it can fulfill this need. The RFP allows ICN to consider factors such as:
- how vendor meets the requirements,
- project approach,
- vendor qualifications
- vendor experience,
- value added services, etc. in addition to price.
- Surplus Equipment Sale (SES). The SES is used when ICN has surplus equipment for vendors to bid on. This award is typically based on price.
As with all procurement opportunities, ICN suggests you read the document carefully as it will include information related to what ICN is requesting and how vendors may respond. Complete the forms, following all the enclosed instructions.
Once you have downloaded the file, if you would like to be kept informed about any potential changes, e-mail icncontracting@iowa.gov.
Be sure to include the RFP/ITB/RFI/SES number, and your contact information. Vendors must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of State and Federal laws.
Bidding Opportunities
Current Open Bids:
ITB 24-045
The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) will be receiving sealed bid proposals until 3:00 p.m. CST on November 18, 2024. The bid is for a Wavelength Transport Provider to facilitate connectivity between the Internet Exchange Point located at Equinix CH3, 1905 Lunt Ave., Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and designated locations within Bettendorf or Riverdale, Iowa.
24-045 Chi Transport Q&A
ITB 24-032: Bid Opportunity for Surplus Equipment Sale:
Complete the Pricing Section of this Invitation to Bid, sign and return it to ICN by November 7, 2024 at 3:00PM. Bids will be accepted by hand delivery, electronic mail or fax. Bids must be actually received by the ICN by 3:00 p.m. central time in order to be considered. Bids received after 3:00 p.m. central time will be rejected.
Bids will remain confidential subject to Iowa Code Section 72.3 until the responses have been evaluated. The bids will be available for inspection subject to Iowa Code Chapter 22 after the/an award has been made.
ICN is seeking bids for surplus equipment that we are removing from our network and warehouse. The equipment listing is identified within the following documents:
24-032 (2) Surplus Equipment Sale
24-032(2) SES Equipment List