1370086-event.pdf
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- Mobile Retroreflectometers
- Solicitation number
- 645-RFB-2486-2026
- Issued by
- Taylor County, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for the procurement of one mobile retroreflectometer. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The mobile retroreflectometer is a specialized instrument used to measure the retroreflective properties of road markings and pavement. The public bid opening will occur on May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, and interested parties may attend virtually via Microsoft Teams or by telephone conference. The procurement is identified as RFB Number 645-RFB-2486-2026 and is governed by Iowa Administrative Code 761--20 procedures and requirements. No specific contract term, renewal options, or site visits are identified in the documentation provided.
Deliveries shall be made on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with payment terms of Net 60 days. The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency 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 schedules, past work performance, and work capacity. Bidders may submit bids on approved brands or comparable products from any manufacturer, provided alternate brand specifications are included for comparison purposes. The primary point of contact for all questions is Matthew Barker at matthew.barker@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1173. No budget range, set-asides, or incumbent contractor information is disclosed in this solicitation document.
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27 April 2026
Mobile Retroreflectometers Mobile Retroreflectometers
27 April 2026
Open 4/27/2026 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 5/18/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-RFB-2486-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 5/18/2026 1:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
27 April 2026
Contacts Matthew Barker matthew.barker@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1173
27 April 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 one (1) Mobile Retroreflectometer. 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.
Approved Brands
Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance.
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.
A Purchase Order will be issued to awarded vendor.
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.
Tax Exemption
The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.
Bid Opening
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
Date: May 18, 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/217587359932834?p=JEK6MyuCiatulompgY Meeting ID: 217 587 359 932 834 Passcode: Gy6Uf3JM
Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,247186410# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 247 186 410# 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.
Approved Brands
Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance.
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