RTK GPS Survey Equipment

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS survey equipment to support projects within the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, including mine reclamation and wetland initiatives. The procurement seeks quotes for two GPS Base & Rover Kits as current needs, with potential for additional kits through future agreements. Required deliverables include a Field-Ready GNSS Rover Outfit, Field-Ready GNSS Base Outfit, Field-Ready Data Collector-Controller Outfit, data collector software, and both rover and base accessories kits. Optional line items include Carlson Viking Rover and Base Upgrades and an RTK Bridge Outfit Alternative. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, years in business, acceptable litigation and debarment status, and compliance with administrative, contract, and specification requirements, including specified insurance coverage. The solicitation opened on April 29, 2026, with bids due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The initial contract term is one year, with the state holding the sole option to renew for up to five additional annual extensions.

The solicitation is available to political subdivisions including cities, counties, and schools, in addition to state agencies. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are noted in the available documentation. The state requires FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms, and allows sixty days for payment per Iowa Code 8A.514, with bidders permitted to offer additional discounts for payment within fifteen or thirty days. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies, allowing for broader utilization across multiple government entities. Interested bidders may direct questions to Jonathan Koele at jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov or +1 515-281-6877.