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Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Ave. in Council Bluffs, Iowa
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645-RFQ-2330-2026
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Polk County, Davenport City, Iowa

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This Request for Quote (RFQ) event document is issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for the replacement of a Smart Cushion impact attenuator on Interstate 29 Northbound at Mile Marker 53 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The RFQ seeks competitive quotes for the supply and installation of replacement safety barrier equipment per the provided Scope of Work and Specifications. One contract will be awarded for all items, which include both the product (replacement Smart Cushion) and labor/traffic control services. The bid opening occurred on December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with a closing deadline of December 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The Iowa DOT estimates a project start upon notice to proceed and completion by January 16, 2026. All work shall be performed under direct Iowa DOT supervision with periodic site inspections, and the contractor must provide at least 24 hours advance notice before installation begins. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost and other factors including mandatory requirements compliance, proposed staffing, required timeline adherence, and past work performance.

Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing, and deliveries shall be F.O.B. Destination. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request; Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. Bidders must comply with Iowa Administrative Code 761--20 procedures and are required to be registered with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development Division of Labor per Chapter 91C of the Iowa Code. If the contracted amount is $25,000 or more, the successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract value. Bidders must hold a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate per Standard Specification section C.1 of Section 2528 Traffic Control and must submit required licenses with their bid. The contact for all questions is Tanner Thomsen, Purchasing Agent, at tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7829. The Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following evaluation of responses.

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15 December 2025

Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Ave. in Council Bluffs, Iowa Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa

15 December 2025

Open 12/15/2025 1:00 PM CST Type RFQ - Request for Quote Close 12/23/2025 1:00 PM CST Number 645-RFQ-2330-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 12/23/2025 1:00 PM CST

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

15 December 2025

Contacts Tanner Thomsen tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-233-7829

15 December 2025

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

55043 Safety Barriers, Traffic, Stationary: Energy Absorption Systems, Impact Attenuators, Crash Barriers, etc.

55042 Safety Barriers, Traffic, Mobile: Energy Absorption Systems, Impact Attenuators, Crash Barriers, etc.

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Overview

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive quotes for Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 Northbound at Mile Marker 53, 9th Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa per Scope of Work and Specifications located on Buyer Attachments Tab. The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

Shipping Terms

Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.

Award - Cost and Other Factors

It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity.

Notification of Intent to Award

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.

Communication

Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board. Responses to questions will be posted on the Q&A Board.

Contract Term

DOT estimated start date: Upon notice to proceed.

DOT estimated completion date: January 16, 2026

DOT Responsibility-Inspection and Supervision

• All work shall be according to the approved design and shall be under the direct supervision of the Iowa DOT.

• Periodic site inspections will be carried on by the Iowa DOT with the Contractor to ensure coordination of the project.

• The Iowa DOT will provide a list of items requiring inspection prior to or during installation. The Contractor is to give the Iowa DOT notice no less than 24 hours in advance of installation.

• The Iowa DOT point of contact after the contract award shall be determined.

Tax Exemption

The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.

Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.

Description https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingClosed&CustomerOrg=DASIowa&SourcingPublicSite_FILTER_BY_BUSINESS_UNIT=undefined&SourcingPublicSite_FILTER_BY_BUSINESS_UNIT_buDisplayName=&SimpleSearch_Keyword=&tmstmp=1741986176410

Contract Award

One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

2. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

3. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

4. Bidder shall attach required licenses.

5. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

6. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

7. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

8. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

9. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

10. Bidder is required to submit and upload a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate per Standard Specification section C.1. of Section 2528 Traffic Control.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Scope of Work RFQ-2330.pdf

2. SCI70GM and SCI100GM Specifications.pdf

3. Photo 1 of Damage.heic

4. Photo 2 of Damage.heic

5. Photo 3 of Damage.heic

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Construction Instructions:

1.1

Labor Relations:

All Bidders, before entering into a contract with the Department, must be registered with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development (515-281-3606) according to chapter 91C, Code of Iowa 2015. This pertains to contractor’s who engage in the business of construction. Please provide your contractor number.

1.2 Bidder's Proposed Project Dates: If bidder wishes to propose alternate project start and end dates, please provide in response field. DOT will evaluate and consider the proposed dates.

1.3 Contract Signing Authority: In the event your company receives the award for this bid opportunity, please provide the following contact information for the person authorized to sign on your company's behalf: Name, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Email address.

1.4

Performance and Payment Bond:

If the contracted amount is $25,000 or more, the successful Bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond covering the faithful performance of 100% of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder.

Iowa DOT will provide the Performance and Payment Bond Form 131070 upon contract award.

A Resident Commission Agent or attorney-in-fact must file a copy of the power of attorney.

1.5 Power of Attorney:

Attorney-in-fact who signs the Proposal Guaranty and/or Performance Bond must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of the Power of Attorney.

1.6

Insurance Required:

The resulting Contract will require the successful Contractor to maintain insurance coverage(s) of the type and in the amounts set forth in the Standard Terms and Conditions or as otherwise specified.

1.7 If supplier is imposing tariffs in their bid indicate type of tariff and fee for each tariff below.

Group 2: Tariffs Instructions:

2.1 Are you imposing tariffs on your bid?

2.2 If supplier is imposing tariffs in their bid indicate type of tariff and fee for each tariff below.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1.

# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Ave. in Council Bluffs, Iowa, per SOW and Specs. 1 JA - Job 1/16/2026

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1.

# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 (Labor & Traffic Control) Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 1 JA - Job - to 1/16/2026

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