Guardrail Mower

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive sealed bids for the supply of guardrail mowing equipment and related accessories. The solicitation calls for a range of heavy‑duty mower configurations (steep‑slope, tractor‑mounted, self‑propelled, and center‑mounted) as well as parts, baggers, catchers, and gang mowers, with the ability to deliver FOB Destination to Ames, IA. Bidders may propose any brand that meets or exceeds the performance specifications, provided any deviations are submitted via a pre‑bid substitution form. The award will be based on cost and other factors such as compliance, staffing, schedule, and past performance. The bid opening is public and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on August 24, 2026. • Scope includes multiple guardrail mower models, parts, and accessories (commodity codes 2015, 2065‑2068, 2215, 51506, 51523, 51535, 51540). • Delivery required FOB Destination to Iowa DOT’s address in Ames, IA. • Net 60 payment terms; Iowa DOT is tax‑exempt. • Bids must be submitted by August 24, 2026 1:00 PM CDT; questions must be submitted through the Q&A Board prior to the (unspecified) Q&A close date.