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This is a photograph document 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 image, labeled "Photo 2 of Damage," depicts damage to the existing safety barrier equipment that necessitates replacement. The Iowa DOT is soliciting competitive bids for both the supply and installation of replacement Smart Cushion equipment, along with associated labor and traffic control services. All work will be performed under direct Iowa DOT supervision with periodic site inspections. Bidders must hold a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate and submit required licenses with their proposals. The bid opening is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with a proposal closing deadline of December 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. Project commencement is anticipated upon notice to proceed, with completion expected by January 16, 2026.

Award will be made to the most advantageous bidder based on cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, timeline adherence, and past work performance. Bidders must 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, as a tax-exempt agency, will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. Questions should be directed to Tanner Thomsen, Purchasing Agent, at tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7829, with award notifications and bid tabulations to be posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.