The Iowa DOT is
seeking a bidder to provide tire screening and anomaly systems at four DOT scale locations.
Responders are to open each Tab of this proposal in Ion Wave from left to right when submitting responses to ensure all requirements are seen.
Response can be multiple labeled document attachments or a single master document (preferred) as long as the document is electronically searchable and material is clearly labeled in a table of contents.
Communications:
All questions must be directed solely to the purchasing agent listed in the bid opportunity. Inquiries must be submitted within the Ion Wave system. Written, phoned, or faxed bids can be accepted only if responder does not have the means to submit electronically. Responders must contact the agent assigned to the bid opportunity. In all cases, written communication will take precedence over verbal communication.
Contract Award
A committee is established for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating proposed responses based on a set of criteria outlined in this RFP. Evaluation criteria will define categories with assigned weighted values to be used as a scoring measure to determine the best overall solution for the Department based on technical expertise and price, including, but not limited to the criteria outlined in this RFP (See attribute #13).
The award shall be offered to a firm whose properly submitted compliant response best meets the requirements of the solicitation and receives the highest overall score of the weighted criteria.
All lines are tied.
Contract
The Iowa DOT is estimating a six month installation period.
Site Visit
In the event a contractor wishes to set up a site visit please contact Mallory Hunter via email at mallory.hunter@iowadot.us with a date and time of when you want a site visit.
Contractors will be required to bring their own equipment needed for the site visit.
Presentations & Demonstrations
Presentations & Demonstrations to be held for short listed responders
Bid Opening
Date: April 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 232 103 728 200
Passcode: UXbXHx
Or call in (audio only)
+1 515-817-6093,,192973274# United States, Iowa City
Phone Conference ID: 192 973 274#
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.
