Service Jacks

The Iowa Department of Transportation has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) Identification Number 645-DOTRFB-2559-2026 for service jacks, posted on March 18, 2026, with a bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Interested bidders may attend the opening via Microsoft Teams meeting or phone conference. The procurement seeks competitive bids for service jacks classified under commodity codes 56072 (Hand Operated Lift Trucks), 56075 (Powered Lift Trucks/Forklifts), 7544 (Electric, Hydraulic, or Pneumatic Floor Lifts and Hoists), and 92947 (Lifts and Hoists Maintenance and Repair). All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination to Ames, Iowa. Approved brands have been established for performance and quality reference purposes, though alternate brand specifications comparable to approved brands are invited for bidding consideration. The award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, with evaluation criteria including cost, meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, required time schedule compliance, past work performance, and work capacity. Questions must be directed to the Purchasing Agent, Mallory Hunter (mallory.hunter@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1347), through the Q&A Board before the Q&A Submissions Close Date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Payment terms are established at Net 60 with 0% interest, and the Iowa DOT, as a tax-exempt agency, will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the bid documents. Interested vendors should note the April 9, 2026 due date and ensure compliance with all procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.