Description
The State of Iowa Department of Management, on behalf of the Iowa Department of Transportation, is seeking qualified bidders to respond to RFB-185-2532-2026, DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and Reporting Software. The purpose of this solicitation is to award a master agreement to the successful Bidder who can provide antilock braking system (ABS) diagnostic software to support maintenance of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s fleet of vehicles. The contract is expected to begin April 1, 2026, and end March 31, 2027, with up to nine annual extensions at the Agency’s sole discretion.
The key requirements of the software include:
• Multi-OEM compatibility
• Diagnostic capabilities such as reading and interpreting ABS fault codes, retrieving live sensor data, and performing bi-directional controls
• Protocol support for J1939, J1708/J1587, OBD, CAN, and proprietary OEM protocols
• Hardware and interface compatibility with diagnostic adapters and operating systems
• Deployment options including software type, installation requirements, and offline capability
• Training, documentation, and support options
• Licensing and administration options
• Additional features such as demo/trial availability, update mechanism, and integration with fleet maintenance systems.