Law Enforcement Badges and Repair Services

The State of Iowa is seeking competitive sealed bids to supply a comprehensive range of law‑enforcement badges (various ranks, designs, and accessories) and to provide associated badge‑repair services. The contract will be a two‑year initial term (12/1/2026 – 11/30/2028) with the option for up to four one‑year extensions, and will be available to all Iowa state agencies and political subdivisions. Bidders must either use the incumbent manufacturer (Entenmann‑Rovin/ABY) or obtain approval for an equivalent provider, and must meet strict material, finish, and hardware specifications, including 12‑gauge gold alloy and lead‑free cloisonné enamel. The solicitation also requires rapid response commitments (24‑hour order acknowledgements, back‑order notices) and quarterly sales reporting with a 1 % administrative fee. • Supply of 15+ badge types and accessories (e.g., State Patrol badges, Division of Criminal Investigation badges, shields, pins, wallet badges, collar ornaments) with exact rank‑specific designs. • Provide four categories of badge‑repair services (simple refinish, panel changes, pin‑attach removal) with a minimum three‑year warranty on refinish work. • Meet stringent manufacturing specifications (materials, colors, embossing) and provide online ordering capability, 24‑hour order acknowledgment, and free return/replacement of defective items. • Submit a sealed bid by 9/28/2026 – 2:00 PM CDT, include required certifications (Form 22, debarment, prohibited‑company), and agree to Net 60 payment terms plus a 1 % quarterly administrative fee.