1421102-event.pdf
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- Walk Behind Concrete Saw
- Solicitation number
- 645-DOTRFB-2955-2027
- Issued by
- Taylor County, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document from the Iowa Department of Transportation seeking competitive bids for walk-behind concrete saws meeting DOT specifications. The Iowa DOT issued the bid on July 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT with a closing date of August 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The solicitation number is 645-DOTRFB-2955-2027. Bids will be opened publicly on August 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT via Microsoft Teams meeting or phone conference. Amendment 1 modified the specifications in section 1.F.b. to remove choke control requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost and other factors including mandatory requirements compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. The successful contractor will receive a one-year initial contract with an option to renew for five additional years in twelve-month increments. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to the Iowa Department of Transportation at 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010.
Pricing is subject to payment terms of Net 60 with 0% discount. No guaranteed minimum purchases are specified, as the exact quantity of items purchased annually depends on funding availability and Iowa DOT approval, with actual purchases varying based on operational needs throughout the contract period. Purchase orders will be issued for items as needed. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Bidders may submit alternate brand specifications meeting or exceeding approved performance levels, and all questions must be directed to the Purchasing Agent, Reese Polich (Reese.Polich@iowadot.us, 515-239-1572), through the Q&A Board. The applicable commodity codes are 54542 (Masonry Saws and Blades) and 75565 (Concrete Cutters, Saws, Multipurpose Saws, and Accessories).
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01 September 2026
Walk Behind Concrete Saw Walk behind concrete saws.
01 September 2026
Open 7/31/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 8/21/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2955-2027 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 8/21/2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
01 September 2026
Contacts Reese Polich Reese.Polich@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1572
01 September 2026
Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 54542 Masonry Saws and Blades (See Class 755 for Road and Highway Concrete Saws) 75565 Concrete Cutters, Saws, Multipurpose Saws, and Accessories
01 September 202601 September 202601 September 2026 mailto:Reese.Polich@iowadot.us
Amendment 1: Change to specifications section 1. F. b. to remove choke control.
Overview
The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Concrete Saws meeting DOT specifications located in Buyer Attachments tab . 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 to:
Iowa Department of Transportation
931 S. 4th Street
Ames, IA, 50010
Specifications and Requirements
Any deviation from the specifications and requirements, will require utilizing the Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form, found in the Buyer Attachments section of this bid. Follow the instructions on the form.
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.
Contract Award
The Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments.
Estimated Quantities
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.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders will be issued for items as needed throughout the contract period.
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: August 21, 2026
Time: 1:00pm CT
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/266006415925299?p=3sxLwOxiNFB6uduRX5
Meeting ID: 266 006 415 925 299
Passcode: M4bU3yy2
Need help? | System reference
Dial in by phone
+1 515-817-6093,,607705341# United States, Ames
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 607 705 341#
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.
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 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266006415925299?p=3sxLwOxiNFB6uduRX5 https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTdkZDc5YzQtNmVmOC00MGUyLTg5MjUtOTI1ZDg2OTY5OTYy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a1e65fcc-32fa-4fdd-8692-0cc2eb06676e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222638c642-f798-4881-8e04-e36227b317bb%22%7d https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=607705341
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