Connected Arrow Board Conversion Kits

The Iowa Department of Transportation is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for Connected Arrow Board Conversion Kits through a sealed bid procurement process. Bids must be submitted by March 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT, with bid opening occurring at the same date and time via Microsoft Teams meeting or phone conference. The procurement seeks conversion kits with deliveries to be made F.O.B. Destination to Ames, Iowa, though specific quantities are not guaranteed and will depend on funding availability and Iowa DOT approval, with purchases varying based on operational needs. The successful bidder will receive a one-year contract with options to renew for five additional one-year increments. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering evaluation criteria that include cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, ability to meet required timelines, past work performance, and work capacity. Approved brands and comparable alternatives are acceptable, with bidders required to submit alternate brand specifications demonstrating equal or superior performance levels. All questions must be directed to the purchasing agent, Mallory Hunter (mallory.hunter@iowadot.us, 515-239-1347), through the Q&A Board prior to the submission deadline.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed for this opportunity. Payment terms are established at Net 60 days with 0% interest, and the Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency that will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the contract period. Interested vendors should note that no guaranteed minimum purchases are specified, meaning actual contract values may vary significantly based on the Iowa DOT's operational requirements and funding availability throughout the contract term.