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- Carbide Blades for Snow Removal
- Solicitation number
- 645-DOTRFB-2570-2026
- Issued by
- Story County, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) for the procurement of carbide blades for snow and ice removal operations. The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for carbide blades meeting attached specifications and requirements, with the bidding process subject to Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. The solicitation opened on March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a submission deadline of March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, providing potential vendors approximately 21 days to prepare proposals. Prior to award, the DOT will require samples from the three lowest bidders to evaluate quality and compliance with proposal requirements; samples must be provided at no cost within five days of request to 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010. The bid opening is scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams meeting with an option for telephone dial-in participation. All bid lines are tied and must be bid to be considered for award. A public Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following evaluation of responses.
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 mandatory requirements compliance, proposed staffing, required time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. Deliveries shall be made F.O.B. Destination to 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010, with materials shipped in full pallet quantities on four-way entry pallets measuring 40" x 48", stacked securely, and not exceeding 60 inches in height; mill certifications must accompany all shipments. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% discount. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Any deviations from specifications require pre-bid approval using the Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form. The primary contact for all bid questions is Matthew Barker at matthew.barker@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1173, with all inquiries to be submitted through the Q&A Board prior to the Q&A Submissions Close Date. The procurement is identified under RFB Number 645-DOTRFB-2570-2026, with commodity codes 76006 (Blades and Edges), 2087 (Tillage Equipment), and 92970 (Snow Plow and Blower Maintenance and Repair).
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09 March 2026
Carbide Blades for Snow Removal Carbide Blades for Snow Removal
09 March 2026
Open 3/9/2026 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 3/30/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2570-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 3/30/2026 1:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
09 March 2026
Contacts Matthew Barker matthew.barker@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1173
09 March 2026
Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 76006 Blades and Edges: Dozer, Grader, Scraper, Snow Plow, etc.
2087 Tillage Equipment, Heavy Duty, Farm: Blade Plows, Disc Harrows, Listers, Rotary Hoes, Tool Bars, etc.
92970 Snow Plow and Blower Maintenance and Repair
09 March 202609 March 202609 March 2026 mailto:matthew.barker@iowadot.us
Overview
The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Carbide Blades for Snow and Ice Removal per attached specifications and requirements. The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.
Specifications and Requirements
Any deviation from the specifications and requirements require pre-bid approval, utilizing the Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form, found in the Buyer Attachments section of this bid. Follow the instructions on the form.
Samples
Prior to award the DOT shall require a sample/s from the three lowest bidders to evaluate quality and/or compliance with proposals requirements prior to award. Samples to be provided at no cost and will not be considered as part of the estimated annual quantity requested. Samples will need to be provided within five (5) days from request date. Address for samples:
931 S. 4th Street
Ames, IA 50010
*Mill Certifications must accompany any shipments.
Shipping Terms
Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination. Address: 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010
Materials shipped in full pallet quantities shall be stacked and securely banded and/or shrink wrapped on four-way entry pallets measureing 40" x 48" is preferred. Pallets should be made of durable material strong enough to hold weight of product.Palletized items shall not exceed 60 inches in height.
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.
Award
All bid lines are tied & must be bid to be considered. A Purchase Order will be issued for the awarded products.
Description
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
Date: March 30, 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/21491238729971?p=xgSrCC4qwFTHvtpq7k Meeting ID: 214 912 387 299 71 Passcode: T2na7g88
Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,390059829# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 390 059 829# 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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