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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
IA20260011 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Cherokee, Dickinson, Emmet +6
10 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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IA20260011 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Cherokee, Dickinson, Emmet +6
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BRICKLAYER
Base $29.80Fringe $17.16
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SHEET METAL WORKER: HVAC DUCT WORK ONLY (CHEROKEE, DICKENSON, EMMET, LYON, O'BRIEN, PLYMOUTH AND SIOUX COUNTIES)
Base $32.67Fringe $13.55
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SHEETMETAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) (KOSSUTH, HUMBOLDT AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES)
Base $33.82Fringe $21.58
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IA20260075 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Warren
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BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
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TILE SETTER
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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BRICKLAYER AND STONEMASON
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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IA20260074 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Story
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BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
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TILE SETTER
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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BRICKLAYER AND STONEMASON
Base $37.44Fringe $19.12
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IA20260048 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Iowa • Marion
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BOILERMAKER
Base $48.48Fringe $33.91
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CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY)
Base $34.25Fringe $29.53
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FOR EMPLOYEES WITH LESS THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING; & CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $56.30Fringe $38.44
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Finding the Right Contact On this page... Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Contacting the "right" person to market your products or services is an important part of selling your commodities or services to State Government. This information is provided to assist you in finding that person. Back to top Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Consider what you sell, how likely the State will buy what you sell , and how to market your product or service accordingly. If your product or service is commonly used by many State agencies, you may wish to begin with a contact to the Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement or other agency with independent purchasing authority. The State buys common items, such as office supplies, paper and personal computers for the Enterprise through one or several contracts. If your product or service is likely to be purchased by an individual department or a State field unit (i.e., a prison or State park), a direct contact to that agency or field unit might be the best approach. Marketing your service or product is the key to making sales to State agencies. Call, send an e-mail or visit these State staff. You'll find them friendly and helpful. If they cannot help you directly, they will work with you to find the appropriate contact. Back to top Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Central Procurement acts as a business agent for State agencies, helping them buy a variety of goods and services. Contact Central Procurement to learn how to be notified of statewide contract opportunities. Back to top Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Business managers and their purchasing staff at agencies or facilities (e.g. prisons, the Iowa Veterans' Home and mental health institutions) are a good place to start if your product or service is likely to be needed by one of these facilities, but not commonly purchased on a statewide basis. After the sale, these State employees are the best people to contact regarding payment, after sale service and warranty issues. Make them aware of your capability to serve them through a telephone call, e-mail, or an in-person visit. Back to top Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Additional resources include the financial managers and purchasing contacts for other State agencies. These individuals are involved throughout the purchasing and payment processes. Vendor payments are handled directly by each agency. For payment, service or warranty issues, please refer to this list for the appropriate agency contact. Back to top Secondary Navigation Menu Contact Procurement Agency & Facility Staff Financial & Purchasing Contacts Finding the Right Contact

Finding the Right Contact On this page... Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Contacting the "right" person to market your products or services is an important part of selling your commodities or services to State Government. This information is provided to assist you in finding that person. Back to top Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Consider what you sell, how likely the State will buy what you sell , and how to market your product or service accordingly. If your product or service is commonly used by many State agencies, you may wish to begin with a contact to the Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement or other agency with independent purchasing authority. The State buys common items, such as office supplies, paper and personal computers for the Enterprise through one or several contracts. If your product or service is likely to be purchased by an individual department or a State field unit (i.e., a prison or State park), a direct contact to that agency or field unit might be the best approach. Marketing your service or product is the key to making sales to State agencies. Call, send an e-mail or visit these State staff. You'll find them friendly and helpful. If they cannot help you directly, they will work with you to find the appropriate contact. Back to top Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Central Procurement acts as a business agent for State agencies, helping them buy a variety of goods and services. Contact Central Procurement to learn how to be notified of statewide contract opportunities. Back to top Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Business managers and their purchasing staff at agencies or facilities (e.g. prisons, the Iowa Veterans' Home and mental health institutions) are a good place to start if your product or service is likely to be needed by one of these facilities, but not commonly purchased on a statewide basis. After the sale, these State employees are the best people to contact regarding payment, after sale service and warranty issues. Make them aware of your capability to serve them through a telephone call, e-mail, or an in-person visit. Back to top Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Additional resources include the financial managers and purchasing contacts for other State agencies. These individuals are involved throughout the purchasing and payment processes. Vendor payments are handled directly by each agency. For payment, service or warranty issues, please refer to this list for the appropriate agency contact. Back to top Secondary Navigation Menu Contact Procurement Agency & Facility Staff Financial & Purchasing Contacts Finding the Right Contact

Finding the Right Contact On this page... Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Contacting the "right" person to market your products or services is an important part of selling your commodities or services to State Government. This information is provided to assist you in finding that person. Back to top Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Consider what you sell, how likely the State will buy what you sell , and how to market your product or service accordingly. If your product or service is commonly used by many State agencies, you may wish to begin with a contact to the Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement or other agency with independent purchasing authority. The State buys common items, such as office supplies, paper and personal computers for the Enterprise through one or several contracts. If your product or service is likely to be purchased by an individual department or a State field unit (i.e., a prison or State park), a direct contact to that agency or field unit might be the best approach. Marketing your service or product is the key to making sales to State agencies. Call, send an e-mail or visit these State staff. You'll find them friendly and helpful. If they cannot help you directly, they will work with you to find the appropriate contact. Back to top Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Central Procurement acts as a business agent for State agencies, helping them buy a variety of goods and services. Contact Central Procurement to learn how to be notified of statewide contract opportunities. Back to top Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Business managers and their purchasing staff at agencies or facilities (e.g. prisons, the Iowa Veterans' Home and mental health institutions) are a good place to start if your product or service is likely to be needed by one of these facilities, but not commonly purchased on a statewide basis. After the sale, these State employees are the best people to contact regarding payment, after sale service and warranty issues. Make them aware of your capability to serve them through a telephone call, e-mail, or an in-person visit. Back to top Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Additional resources include the financial managers and purchasing contacts for other State agencies. These individuals are involved throughout the purchasing and payment processes. Vendor payments are handled directly by each agency. For payment, service or warranty issues, please refer to this list for the appropriate agency contact. Back to top Secondary Navigation Menu Contact Procurement Agency & Facility Staff Financial & Purchasing Contacts Finding the Right Contact

Finding the Right Contact

On this page... Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Contacting the "right" person to market your products or services is an important part of selling your commodities or services to State Government. This information is provided to assist you in finding that person. Back to top Tips for Selling to State of Iowa Consider what you sell, how likely the State will buy what you sell , and how to market your product or service accordingly. If your product or service is commonly used by many State agencies, you may wish to begin with a contact to the Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement or other agency with independent purchasing authority. The State buys common items, such as office supplies, paper and personal computers for the Enterprise through one or several contracts. If your product or service is likely to be purchased by an individual department or a State field unit (i.e., a prison or State park), a direct contact to that agency or field unit might be the best approach. Marketing your service or product is the key to making sales to State agencies. Call, send an e-mail or visit these State staff. You'll find them friendly and helpful. If they cannot help you directly, they will work with you to find the appropriate contact. Back to top Section 1: Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Agents The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Central Procurement acts as a business agent for State agencies, helping them buy a variety of goods and services. Contact Central Procurement to learn how to be notified of statewide contract opportunities. Back to top Section 2: Agencies/Facilities Financial Managers and Purchasing Contacts Business managers and their purchasing staff at agencies or facilities (e.g. prisons, the Iowa Veterans' Home and mental health institutions) are a good place to start if your product or service is likely to be needed by one of these facilities, but not commonly purchased on a statewide basis. After the sale, these State employees are the best people to contact regarding payment, after sale service and warranty issues. Make them aware of your capability to serve them through a telephone call, e-mail, or an in-person visit. Back to top Section 3: Other Agency Financial Managers & Purchasing Contacts Additional resources include the financial managers and purchasing contacts for other State agencies. These individuals are involved throughout the purchasing and payment processes. Vendor payments are handled directly by each agency. For payment, service or warranty issues, please refer to this list for the appropriate agency contact. Back to top

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Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$263,959 - $312,841

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Floor
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 22, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Iowa official source is focusing on helping businesses connect with the appropriate contacts for selling goods and services to the state government. The emphasis is on reaching out to the Department of Administrative Services for broad procurement opportunities as well as individual agency contacts for specific needs. This initiative aims to streamline the purchasing process and enhance vendor engagement with state agencies.

Iowa State ProcurementDepartment of Administrative ServicesVendor ContactState Contracts
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is attempting to assist sellers in identifying the right contacts within the State of Iowa's agencies to facilitate the marketing and procurement of goods and services.

Who should pursue this
  • Businesses selling common office supplies and services.
  • Vendors with specialized products for state facilities like prisons or mental health institutions.
Work breakdown
  • Identify appropriate agency contacts for products/services.
  • Establish communication with purchasing staff and financial managers.
  • Market products effectively based on agency needs.
Response package checklist
  • List of products/services offered.
  • Information on previous contracts with state agencies.
  • Contact details of key personnel.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Follow guidelines for state procurement outlined by the Department of Administrative Services.
  • Be aware of the various purchasing authorities across agencies.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competition and typical pricing for state contracts.
  • Be flexible to negotiate based on agency budgets.
Teaming and subs
  • Partnerships with vendors experienced in state sales.
  • Networking with local businesses to share opportunities.
Risks and watchouts
  • Misinformation on procurement processes can lead to missed opportunities.
  • Incorrectly targeting agencies that do not need your services.
Smart questions to ask
  • What is the process for becoming a registered vendor with the State?
  • Which agency has the most frequent procurement needs for my product?
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  • Response deadline is not mentioned.
  • No details on performance period indicated.
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