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Awarded To: Loadometer Corporation Notice of Intent to Award - RFB The Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Central Procurement Bureau gives notice of their intent to award to Loadometer Corporation.

This Notice of Intent to Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the State of Iowa and the successful bidder. If the apparent successful bidder fails to negotiate and deliver an executed contract, the State, at their sole discretion, may cancel the notice of intent to award and award the contract to the next ranked bidder or withdraw the RFB. The State reserves the right to cancel the award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract.

See attached bid tab. If there are any other questions or comments, please direct all communications to the undersigned.

Sincerely, David Kundid 515-745-2796 david.kundid@iowa.gov

Portable Wheel Load Scale Iowa DAS is seeking an eligible Respondent to establish a master agreement with to provide wheel load scales.

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Open 9/9/2023 11:00 AM CDT Type Request for Bids Close 9/15/2023 11:00 AM CDT Number 005-RFB-0620-2024 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/15/2023 11:00 AM CDT

Contacts David Kundid david.kundid@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-745-2796

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

78000 SCALES AND WEIGHING APPARATUS (SEE 175-08 FOR LABORATORY

BALANCES)

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).

Iowa DAS is seeking an eligible Respondent to establish a Master Agreement to provide a portable wheel load scales. The wheel load scales shall be used for the Crime Motor Vehicle Unit (CMVU). Each vehicle shall use six (6) wheel load scales.

The resulting Master Agreement shall be the first time Iowa DAS has a Master Agreement for a wheel load scales. Iowa DAs cannot provide historical usage or guarantee any amount of business to the award Respondent.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin upon award and end on one (1) year after the start date.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to three (3) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.

Description

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.5 Enter the number of years of experience the Bidder has with providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation.

1.6 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.7 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.8 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.

1.9 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

2.6 Bidder shall read the Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

2.7 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.8 The Bidder hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Bidder, its officers, directors, shareholders, or partners and managerial and supervisory personnel retained by the Bidder for the performance of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.9 Public Entities (Political Subdivisions) - The resulting Contract will be made available to Political Entities, i.e. cities, counties, and schools. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10 Nonprofit Entities - The resulting Contract will be made available to nonprofit entities that qualify under I.R.S. § 501 (c) provisions. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.11 Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall provide a detailed quarterly report in Microsoft Excel on ALL sales made under the resulting Contract via e-mail to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

Group 4: Specifications

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

4.1 The wheel load scale furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturer's current design and model year.

4.2 The wheel load scale shall comply with the most current Federal Standards requirements. Certified to OIM: R76 class 4 and NIST H44.

4.3 The wheel load scale materials shall be corrosion resistant aluminum alloys and stainless steel. The lens material shall be unbreakable, acrylic glass.

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4.4 Wheel load scale shall be portable and be able to take the measurement of wheel and axle loads of vehicles. The vehicle shall be driven on the platform. The wheel load shall be indicated directly on the instrument.

4.5 The maximum weight is 40 pounds.

4.6 The maximum platform height is 20 mm.

4.7 The scale shall work in a temperature range of 0 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Wheel Load Scale - Units 01 -19 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 01 -19. List manufacturer name and model number.

P2 Wheel Load Scale - Units 20-49 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 20-49. List manufacturer name and model number.

P3 Wheel Load Scale - Units 50-99 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 50-99. List manufacturer name and model number.

P4 Wheel Load Scale - Units 100-149. 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 100-149. List manufacturer name and model number.

P5 Wheel Load Scale - Units 150-199 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 150-199. List manufacturer name and model number.

P6 Wheel Load Scale - Units 200+ 1 EA - Each

Wheel Load Scale - Units 200+. List manufacturer name and model number.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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