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- Carbide Blades for Snow/Ice Removal
- Solicitation number
- 645-DOTRFB-2907-2027
- Issued by
- Taylor County, Iowa
About this file
This is a Request for Bid issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for carbide blades used in snow and ice removal operations. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for four product line items: 200 units of 3-foot blade drag flat carbide inserts (3/4" x 6"), 500 units of 4-foot blade drag flat carbide inserts (3/4" x 6"), 425 units of 3-foot underbody blade drag flat carbide inserts (7/8" x 5"), and 850 units of 4-foot underbody blade drag flat carbide inserts (7/8" x 5"). The bid opened on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT and closed on August 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The bid opening was conducted publicly via Microsoft Teams meeting, with attendees able to join either through the virtual meeting link or by phone conference. Prior to award, the Iowa DOT requires samples from the apparent low bidder to be submitted within five days of request to evaluate quality and compliance with specifications. All bid lines are tied and must be bid to be considered for award.
Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing. Materials must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010, palletized on four-way entry pallets measuring 40" x 48" and not exceeding 60 inches in height, with mill certifications accompanying all shipments. The Iowa DOT 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, considering cost and other factors including meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule compliance, past work performance, and work capacity. The contract is available to other Iowa state agencies, Regent institutions, and political subdivisions at the same prices, terms, and conditions upon request. Bidders were required to provide manufacturer information, product lead times, and documentation regarding any tariff impacts on pricing for each line item.
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| Specifications for Blades for Snow and Ice Removal.pdf |
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12 August 2026
Carbide Blades for Snow/Ice Removal
12 August 2026
Open 7/22/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 8/12/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2907-2027 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 8/12/2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
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Contacts Matthew Barker matthew.barker@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1173
12 August 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
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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 apparent low bidder to evaluate quality and/or compliance with proposal requirements. 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
Description
All bid lines are tied & must be bid to be considered. A Purchase Order will be issued for the awarded products.
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: August 12, 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/21942899675547?p=YvGTyN36Nb8Iri9hck Meeting ID: 219 428 996 755 47 Passcode: 9if3Fw3j
Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,418123446# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 418 123 446# 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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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 certify that they have read, understand, and accept.
5. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.
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Buyer Attachments
1. Specifications for Blades for Snow and Ice Removal.pdf
2. Request for pre-bid substitution.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1:
Instructions:
1.1 Contract available to others:
Bidders agree to sell goods/services or both at the same prices, terms and conditions to any other Iowa state agency, Regent or Political Subdivision upon request.
1.2 Bidder Pricing: Price held until
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 Required SAMPLES. Prior to award the DOT may require a sample/s from the apparent low bidder to evaluate quality and/or compliance with proposals requirement prior to award. Samples to be provided within five (5) days from request date. Mill Certifications need to accompany any shipments.
1.5 Vendor agrees that 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.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1
002370600 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 3FT
3/4" X 6"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 3FT 3/4"
X 6"
200 EA - Each
002370600 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 3FT 3/4" X
6"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 3FT 3/4" X 6"
Manufacturer Name - Manufacturer Number -
Product lead time after receipt of order - Tariffs. Do tariffs affect your pricing on this line item? -
Tariffs Breakdown. Please provide a cost breakdown "goods & tariffs". Attach letter of documentation -
P2
002370650 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 4FT
3/4" X 6"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 4FT 3/4"
X 6"
500 EA - Each
002370650 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 4FT 3/4" X
6"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT 4FT 3/4" X 6"
Manufacturer Name - Manufacturer Number -
Product lead time after receipt of order - Tariffs. Do tariffs affect your pricing on this line item? -
Tariffs Breakdown. Please provide a cost breakdown "goods & tariffs". Attach letter of documentation -
P3
002374050 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT
(UNDERBODY) 3FT 7/8" X 5"BLADE DRAG FLAT
CARBIDE INSER...
425 EA - Each
002374050 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT
(UNDERBODY) 3FT 7/8" X 5"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE
INSERT (UNDERBODY) 3FT 7/8" X 5"
Manufacturer Name - Manufacturer Number -
Product lead time after receipt of order - Tariffs. Do tariffs affect your pricing on this line item? -
Tariffs Breakdown. Please provide a cost breakdown "goods & tariffs". Attach letter of documentation -
P4
002374060 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT
(UNDERBODY) 4FT 7/8" X 5"BLADE DRAG FLAT
CARBIDE INSER...
850 EA - Each
002374060 - BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE INSERT
(UNDERBODY) 4FT 7/8" X 5"BLADE DRAG FLAT CARBIDE
INSERT (UNDERBODY)4FT 7/8" X 5"
Manufacturer Name - Manufacturer Number -
Product lead time after receipt of order - Tariffs. Do tariffs affect your pricing on this line item? -
Tariffs Breakdown. Please provide a cost breakdown "goods & tariffs". Attach letter of documentation -
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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