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RTK GPS Survey Equipment
Solicitation number
2026-005
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Muscatine County, Iowa

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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for GPS survey equipment. IDALS seeks quotes for GPS Base & Rover Kits to support projects within the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, including mine reclamation and wetland initiatives. The solicitation requests pricing for two GPS Base & Rover Kits as current needs, with the potential for additional kits through future agreements. Required line items include a Field-Ready GNSS Rover Outfit, Field-Ready GNSS Base Outfit, Field-Ready Data Collector-Controller Outfit, data collector software, and both rover and base accessories kits. Optional line items include Carlson Viking Rover and Base Upgrades and an RTK Bridge Outfit Alternative. The solicitation opened on April 29, 2026, with bids due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The initial contract term is one year, with the agency holding the sole option to renew for up to five additional annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.

Payment terms allow sixty days for the State of Iowa to remit payment per Iowa Code 8A.514, with bidders required to specify any discounts for payment within fifteen or thirty days. The state requires FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms. Bidders must complete and certify all required questions regarding company information, years in business and relevant experience, litigation and debarment status, and acceptance of administrative, contract, specification, and goods terms and conditions, as well as insurance requirements. The solicitation is available to political subdivisions including cities, counties, and schools. Contact for questions is Jonathan Koele at jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov or +1 515-281-6877. Commodity codes associated with this procurement include GPS surveying systems, surveying equipment, and engineering equipment.

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RTK GPS Survey Equipment

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Open 4/29/2026 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 5/20/2026 10:00 AM CDT Number 2026-005 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 5/20/2026 10:00 AM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Jonathan Koele jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov

Phone +1 515-281-6877

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 30580 *Surveying Systems, GPS

30500 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT, SURVEYING EQUIPMENT,

DRAWING INSTRUMENTS, AND SUPPLIES

30578 Surveying Instruments and Accessories: Alidades, Compasses, Levels, Theodolites, Transits, Tripods, etc. (See 305-60 for Surveyor's Measuring Equipment)

30678 Surveying Instruments and Accessories: Alidades, Compasses, Levels, Theodolites, Transits, Tripods, etc. (See 305-60 for Surveyor's Measuring Equipment), Environmentally Certified Products

30680 Surveying Systems, Geo Satellite Navigation Type, Environmentally Certified Products

99838 Engineering Equipment and Supplies, Including Survey Equipment and Instruments, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

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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).

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is seeking quotes for GPS survey equipment. IDALS utilizes GPS Survey Equipment in the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality for projects such as mine reclamation projects and wetland projects. As the division grows IDALS continues to need more GPS Survey Equipment. IDALS is looking for pricing for current and future needs for GPS survey equipment. Current needs are anticipated to be 2 GPS Base & Rover Kits. In the future additional kits may be requested from an agreement generated from this RFQ.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin upon award. The initial term shall be for one (1) year.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to five (5) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies

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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

1. Final Bid Specifications.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid Instructions:

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, Debarment document.

1.7 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.

1.8 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:

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 and 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 Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms Instructions:

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 15 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

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

Group 4: Scope of Work Instructions:

4.1 The Respondent shall provide a trailer that meets or exceeds the specifications listed in the bid specifications attached to this solicitation. Respondent shall fill out the specifications worksheet, and upload it with their bid response.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. GPS Base & Rover Kit # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Field-Ready GNSS Rover Outfit 1 EA - Each

P2 Field-Ready GNSS Base Outfit 1 EA - Each

P3 Field-Ready Data Collector-Controller Outfit 1 EA - Each

P4 Data Collector Software 1 EA - Each

If price is included in the Field-Ready Data Collector-Controller Outfit item please mark this as zero

P5 Field-Ready Rover Accessories Kit 1 EA - Each

P6 Field-Ready Base Accessories Kit 1 EA - Each

2. OPTIONAL: GPS Base & Rover Kit # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Carlson Viking Rover Upgrade 1 EA - Each

P2 Carlson Viking Base Upgrade 1 EA - Each

P3 RTK Bridge Outfit Alternative 1 EA - Each

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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