Iowa Impacs #005-RFB-2629-2026

Iowa DPS Seeks FAA-Compliant Tower Lighting as a Service for 11 Communication Towers

This opportunity involves the State of Iowa's Department of Public Safety seeking Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS) for 11 state-owned communication towers. - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Public Safety (DPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS) for 11 DPS communication towers - Upgrade from A1 style (red incandescent) to E1 style (dual red/white LED) lighting systems - Installation, maintenance, and monitoring of FAA-compliant LED lighting systems - Embedded 24/7 monitoring and automated FAA notification features - Scheduled and emergency maintenance, part replacement, system commissioning, FAA certification - Training, documentation, and direct support for agency staff - Fixed monthly rate for integrated service - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All systems must be fully FAA compliant and eliminate the need for tower painting - Rapid deployment required - Capped renewal price increases (maximum 3% per year) - Quarterly sales reporting with administrative fee - Contract available for all state agencies, political subdivisions, and qualifying nonprofits - Period of Performance: - Initial term of three years, with up to three annual renewal options - Renewal price increases capped at 3% per year - Place of Performance: - 11 Department of Public Safety owned communication towers in Iowa

Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation 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 renewal.

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