Statewide Painting Crew Parts and Supplies

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 645-RFQ-2266-2026 for statewide painting crew parts and supplies. The procurement seeks competitive bids for two primary product categories: miscellaneous painting equipment parts and fittings (19 line items including air solenoids, pipe bushings, hydraulic fittings, and wire-reinforced thermoplastic paint hoses) and Spraying Systems Heavy Edge Tungsten Carbide paint gun tips (17 line items). All line items are tied and must be bid on together for compliance. The contract will span one year, beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, with an option to renew for five additional one-year increments. Key procurement dates include the RFQ opening on November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST, closing on November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST, and a pre-bid product substitution deadline of November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM CST. The Iowa DOT will evaluate bids based on cost and additional factors such as mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. Delivery requirements include a 14-day post-award timeline, with deliveries accepted between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday at designated DOT locations.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors may propose alternate brands or comparable products that meet or exceed specified manufacturer performance levels. The procurement allows for no guaranteed minimum purchases, with actual order quantities dependent on funding and Iowa DOT approval. Shipping terms are F.O.B. Destination, and the agency is tax-exempt. Matthew Barker, the purchasing agent, serves as the sole point of contact until contract award, reachable at matthew.barker@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1173. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract structure suggests a flexible, as-needed procurement model. Bidders must submit all questions through the Q&A Board, with no questions accepted after the designated submissions close date. A Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following response evaluation, with payment terms structured as 0% 0, Net 60.