Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #645-DOTRFB-2966-2027
Iowa DOT Solicits Bids for Guardrail Mower Purchase
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
645-DOTRFB-2966-2027
NAICS
423860, 423820, 423810
This opportunity is a competitive procurement by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for a guardrail mower. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) - Delivery location: 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA - Products/Services Requested: - Guardrail mower (no specific OEM or part number specified) - Must meet or exceed defined performance and quality standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to any manufacturer meeting requirements - Alternate brands allowed if specifications are provided for comparison - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must comply with all technical specifications - Deviations require a Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form - Award based on cost, compliance, staffing, schedule, and past performance - Iowa DOT is tax-exempt - All communications must go through the designated Purchasing Agent
Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for a guardrail mower. The procurement follows the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination to the Iowa Department of Transportation in Ames, IA. Bidders must comply with specifications and requirements, and any deviations require a Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous considering cost and other factors such as meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and schedule.