Light Pole with Mastarm for Carroll Maintenance Garage

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking a procurement for a light pole with mastarm for the Carroll Maintenance Garage, specifically soliciting a single light pole with precise technical specifications. The Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 645-RFQ-1947-2026 requires a light pole with a single truss, 15' 2-bolt mastarm, 15" bolt circle, and 43' mounting height. Key deliverables include a pole with specific configurations such as a 7 ft rise of mastarm, 15 ft mastarm length, and options for base types including 12" 4 Bolt T-Base, 15" 4 Bolt T-Base, or a 3-Bolt Slip Base. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2025, with quotes opening on the same day at 1:00 PM CDT and closing on August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria will consider the most advantageous bidder based on cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and time schedule. Potential bidders must provide detailed specifications, disclose any applicable tariffs, and demonstrate compliance with industry standards including ASTM, NEMA, and AASHTO guidelines.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The RFQ allows for alternate brands and requires bidders to provide comparative specifications. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency that will award a single contract for the specified items under commodity codes 28500 and 28569, covering electrical equipment and supplies. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications suggest a professional-grade infrastructure procurement. The primary contact for this solicitation is Tanner Thomsen, reachable at tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7829. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with a Net 60 arrangement, and the contract will be conducted using US Dollars. The procurement is specifically for the Carroll Maintenance Garage project and follows procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761-20.