The State of Iowa is seeking competitive bids to supply institutional footwear—including canvas shoes (tie and Velcro closures), deck shoes, PVC sandals, and V‑strap thong sandals—for incarcerated individuals and residents of state‑run facilities. The contract will be non‑exclusive and available to all Iowa state agencies, political subdivisions, and qualifying nonprofits, with a base term from 12/1/2026 to 11/30/2027 and up to five optional one‑year renewals. Bidders must meet detailed material, size, width, and color specifications, provide pricing per pair, and submit required certifications, samples, and a quarterly sales report. The solicitation opens on July 17, 2026 and closes on August 14, 2026.
• Supply of canvas shoes (tie & Velcro), deck shoes, PVC sandals, and V‑strap sandals in specified sizes, widths, and colors.
• Minimum historical demand: 2,540 canvas shoe pairs and 1,032 deck shoe pairs annually, plus additional limited‑quantity items.
• Contract terms: Net 60 payment, FOB Destination with freight prepaid, 1 % quarterly administrative fee, and mandatory reporting of quarterly sales.