1365790-event.pdf
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- Handheld Retroreflectometers
- Solicitation number
- 645-RFB-2440-2026
- Issued by
- Taylor County, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) event document issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for the procurement of handheld retroreflectometers. The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for handheld retroreflectometers according to attached specifications and procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. The initial purchase will be for four units, with exact quantities in subsequent years dependent on funding and Iowa DOT approval, and no guaranteed minimum purchases are specified. The bid submission period opened on February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST and closes on February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Bid opening will occur on February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST via Microsoft Teams or phone conference. The contract will begin upon execution and end on March 1, 2027, with a one-year initial term and options to renew for five additional years in twelve-month increments. The RFB is identified as 645-RFB-2440-2026, and the primary contact is Matthew Barker (matthew.barker@iowadot.us, +1 515-239-1173).
Deliveries will be made on an F.O.B. Destination basis with payment terms of Net 60 and 0% interest. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, with evaluation considering cost and other factors including compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, required time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, small businesses, or other restricted bidder categories, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No budget range or guaranteed purchase amounts are disclosed in the available documentation. All questions must be directed solely to the listed Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date, with responses posted on the Q&A Board.
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04 February 2026
Handheld Retroreflectometers Handheld Retroreflectometers
04 February 2026
Open 2/4/2026 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 2/25/2026 1:00 PM CST Number 645-RFB-2440-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 2/25/2026 1:00 PM CST
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
04 February 2026
Contacts Matthew Barker matthew.barker@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1173
04 February 2026
Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description
28559 Light Meters and Reflectometers, Office Illumination Measurement, Reflectivity, etc., Not Photographic or Lab
28553 Lens and Reflectors, Replacement, Including Holders 49015 Colorimeters, Reflectance, Laboratory 49073 Photometers, Reflectance, Laboratory 55008 Buttons, Delineators, Reflectors, etc., Reflectorized
55072 Stripes and Legends, Plastic, Prefabricated, Reflective, Including Pavement Marking Tape, (See 832-48 for Marking Tape other than for Pavement)
63057 Paint, Miscellaneous: Blockout, Bronzing Liquid, Environmentally Safe, Epoxy, Fluorescent, License Plate, Oil Paste, Reflective, Tint Base, Tree Pruning, USDA Approved, etc.
63066 Paints, Traffic 63166 Paints, Traffic, Environmentally Certified Products
63500 PAINTING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
63543 Paint Equipment, Accessories and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified) 84548 Paint Testing Equipment 90511 Aircraft Painting Services 91276 Striping: Streets, Parking Facilities, Lane Divisions, Paint, etc.
98355 Painting Equipment and Supplies Rental or Lease 99261 Paint Testing Services
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Overview
The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Handheld Retroreflectometers per attached specification. 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.
Contract
Contracted vendor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for five (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments. Purchase orders will be issued for items as needed throughout the contract period.
Contract Begin Date: Upon executed contract
Contract End Date: March 1, 2027
Estimated Quantities
Initial purchase will be for four (4) units. The exact amount of items purchased per year is dependent on funding and Iowa DOT final approval. At this time, it should be understood there are no guaranteed minimum purchases and actual purchases may vary considerably based on actual needs throughout the contract period.
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.
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
Tax Exemption
The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.
Bid Opening
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm CST
Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign.
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28881265408346?p=ydk0vsaOxDv04Rk0TJ Meeting ID: 288 812 654 083 46 Passcode: Mh3mq7Cj
Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,210128658# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 210 128 658# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.
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