Walk Behind Concrete Saw

Overview The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Concrete Saws meeting DOT specifications located in Buyer Attachments tab . The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. Shipping Terms Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination to: Iowa Department of Transportation 931 S. 4th Street Ames, IA, 50010 Specifications and Requirements Any deviation from the specifications and requirements, will require utilizing the Pre-bid Request for Substitutions form, found in the Buyer Attachments section of this bid. Follow the instructions on the form. Approved Brands Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance. Award - Cost and Other Factors It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity. Contract Award The Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments. Estimated Quantities The exact amount of items purchased per year is dependent on funding and Iowa DOT final approval. At this time, it should be understood there are no guaranteed minimum purchases and actual purchases may vary considerably based on actual needs throughout the contract period. Purchase Orders Purchase orders will be issued for items as needed throughout the contract period. Notification of Intent to Award After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. Communication Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board. Responses to questions will be posted on the Q&A Board. Tax Exemption The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request. Bid Opening Date: August 21, 2026 Time: 1:00pm CT Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266006415925299?p=3sxLwOxiNFB6uduRX5 Meeting ID: 266 006 415 925 299 Passcode: M4bU3yy2 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,607705341# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 607 705 341# Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.