Iowa Association of School Librarians Book Award Sets

This solicitation seeks firm‑priced proposals from qualified vendors to supply the Iowa Association of School Librarians (IASL) 2027 Book Award Sets for purchase by Iowa school‑library members. Vendors must first request bid documents from the issuing officer, receive them before the public release on September 18 2026, and then submit their complete proposals via the Public Purchase portal by the deadline of October 23 2026. The award will provide a set of award‑eligible books that librarians can order for their schools, supporting literacy and curriculum goals. No fee is required to submit a bid. • Scope: Procurement of a predefined collection of books (award sets) for statewide distribution to school libraries. • Delivery: Likely a one‑time shipment to a central distribution point or directly to member schools (details in bid documents). • Pricing: Firm‑price RFP – vendors must submit fixed unit prices for the award sets. • Eligibility: Any Iowa‑registered TSB (trade‑service‑business) that can meet the quantity and delivery requirements. • Submission: Electronic via Public Purchase by 9 a.m. on 10/23/2026. • Evaluation: Based on price, compliance with specifications, and ability to deliver on schedule.