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This is a damage documentation photograph related to a Request for Quote issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for the replacement of a Smart Cushion impact attenuator on Interstate 29 Northbound at Mile Marker 53 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The photograph depicts structural damage to the existing safety barrier equipment that necessitates replacement. The project requires contractors to supply and install a replacement Smart Cushion unit along with associated labor and traffic control services under direct Iowa DOT supervision. The bid opening is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with proposals due by December 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. Project commencement is anticipated upon notice to proceed, with completion expected by January 16, 2026. A single contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, timeline adherence, and past work performance.

Bidders must hold a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate and be registered with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development Division of Labor per Chapter 91C of the Iowa Code. For contracts valued at $25,000 or more, the successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract value. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing, and deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are noted. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Tanner Thomsen, Purchasing Agent, at tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7829. The Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following proposal evaluation.