Portable Oil Dispenser System

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 645-RFQ-2114-2026 for a Portable Oil Dispenser System, with quotes being accepted until September 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. The procurement seeks a comprehensive oil dispenser system with specific performance requirements, allowing for alternative brands that meet or exceed approved performance levels. Bidders must submit a DOT-specific form and manufacturer specification sheets by September 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with all communication directed to purchasing agent Matthew Barker through the Q&A Board. The agency will evaluate proposals based on multiple criteria, including cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. Deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination, and the Iowa DOT intends to award a single contract for all items, with all items being interconnected. The procurement is subject to procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20, and the agency maintains a tax-exempt status.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 60, suggesting flexibility in financial arrangements. While no incumbent vendors are directly referenced, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive evaluation process that considers both technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. The document does not provide a specific budget range or precise award value for the Portable Oil Dispenser System. Potential bidders should carefully review the manufacturer specification requirements and ensure their proposed solutions meet or exceed the performance standards outlined in the solicitation. The procurement process appears designed to select the most advantageous bidder through a holistic assessment of technical merit, operational capacity, and economic considerations.