Bid Opportunities

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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.

Contracting Office

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Our skilled team adheres to the State of Iowa's procurement regulations and has a wealth of negotiation and competitive bidding experience.

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Bidding Opportunities

RFP 24-017

The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) will be receiving sealed bid proposals until 3:00 PM on July 31, 2024 from Telecom Service Vendors for Interstate and Intrastate Telecommunication Transport service(s) to allow for the establishment of Master Service Agreement Contracts with Vendors for Telecom Transport Services as needed and requested by the Iowa Communications Network.

Additional Documents:
RFP 24-017, Attachment # 4, ICN Aggregated Interconnection Locations
RFP 24-017, Attachment # 5, Vendor Response Form, section 3.4.1
RFP 24-017 Q & A