A bill for an act relating to fire fighting foam purchased by state agencies.

SSB 3099 requires Iowa state agencies to prefer purchasing soybean-based fire fighting foam that contains no perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or fluorine components, provided it meets safety standards and cost limits. The Department of Administrative Services must develop specifications for this foam, certify it as USDA biobased, and establish a procurement preference program. State agencies must prioritize this soy-based foam unless it’s unavailable, fails NFPA safety tests, or costs more than 5% over alternatives. The bill mandates including these preferences in bid solicitations, bidder conferences, and communications with industry trade associations to implement the requirement.