Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFB-2629-2026

This opportunity involves upgrading and maintaining tower lighting systems for the Iowa Department of Public Safety's communication towers: - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), on behalf of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Scope of Work: - Tower Lighting-as-a-Service (TLaaS) for 11 DPS-owned communication towers - Upgrade to FAA-compliant LED lighting systems - Embedded 24/7 monitoring and automated FAA notification - Includes installation, scheduled and emergency maintenance, part replacement, system commissioning, and FAA certification - Training for agency staff on system operation and reporting - Service Model & Contract Structure: - Fixed monthly rate for fully integrated TLaaS - Initial contract term of three years, with up to three annual renewal options (price increases capped at 3% per year) - Available for use by all Iowa agencies, political subdivisions, and qualifying nonprofits - Reporting & Compliance: - FAA compliance documentation, monitoring reports, and maintenance records required - Notable Vendors & OEMs: - Lumenserve - SPX Aids to Navigation - Key Requirements: - Rapid deployment - FAA certification and ongoing compliance - Automated FAA notification features - Relevant Codes: - NIGP: 55750, 55955, 85553, 94086

The State of Iowa is soliciting bids for Tower Lighting-as-a-Service (TLaaS) for 11 Department of Public Safety owned communication towers. The project involves upgrading aging or noncompliant lighting infrastructure to FAA-compliant LED lighting systems with embedded monitoring and automated FAA notification features. The contract includes installation, maintenance, monitoring, FAA certification, and training for agency staff. The contract term is from April 20, 2026, to April 19, 2029, with options for three annual extensions.