Replacement of Smart Cushion I-29 NB at MM 53, 9th Ave. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive quotes for the replacement of a Smart Cushion impact attenuator located on Interstate 29 Northbound at Mile Marker 53 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicits bids for both product supply and installation of replacement safety barrier equipment, with a single contract to be awarded covering all project components. The procurement requires contractors to provide the replacement Smart Cushion, associated labor, and traffic control services, with all work performed under direct Iowa DOT supervision and periodic site inspections. Bidders must hold a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate and submit required licenses with their proposal. The bid opening is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with a closing deadline of December 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The Iowa DOT anticipates project commencement upon notice to proceed, with completion expected by January 16, 2026. Award will be made to the most advantageous bidder, considering factors such as cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, timeline adherence, and past work performance.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. 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 is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. While no specific budget range is detailed, contractors should be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals that meet the project's technical specifications. The contact for all questions is Tanner Thomsen, Purchasing Agent, who can be reached 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.