How to bid on Iowa DOC Adult Basic Education services

What Iowa DOC is buying

The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking one or two vendors to provide Adult Basic Education services at nine correctional facilities across Iowa. This is an RFP in the education category.

Vendors with experience delivering adult basic education may find this opportunity relevant. Review the solicitation documents for the full service requirements.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due December 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit your response as the posting directs before the deadline. Check the solicitation documents for any response deadlines or instructions that apply.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit education providers that deliver Adult Basic Education and can assess whether they are equipped to serve correctional facilities across Iowa. The solicitation is seeking one or two vendors.

How to find the documents and respond

Open the Iowa Bid Opportunities portal posting for solicitation 005-RFP-3159-2027. Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.

Read the solicitation documents and submit your response as the posting directs. The Iowa Department of Corrections solicitation is available through the State of Iowa Bid Opportunities board.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Use the solicitation documents as your checklist. Make sure your response addresses the requested services and follows the required format and submission instructions.

Plan backward from the deadline so you have time to review the response, confirm required materials are included, and complete submission through the process specified in the posting.