Carbide Blades for Snow/Ice Removal

The Iowa DOT is soliciting sealed competitive bids for carbide‑insert blades used on snow‑and‑ice removal equipment (dozers, graders, scrapers, snow plows, etc.). Four distinct blade types are required, each with specific dimensions, quantities, and packaging requirements. All shipments must be F.O.B. Destination to Ames, IA, bundled on standard pallets, and accompanied by mill certifications. The award will be based on “most advantageous” evaluation, primarily cost but also compliance, staffing, schedule, past performance, and capacity. The contractor must be able to provide cost‑free samples within five days of request and may be required to submit a sample for quality verification. • Four product line items: 200 EA of 3‑ft flat carbide inserts, 500 EA of 4‑ft flat inserts, 425 EA of 3‑ft under‑body inserts, and 850 EA of 4‑ft under‑body inserts (total 1,975 EA). • Mandatory mill test reports, rust‑resistant paint coating (edges masked), and strict palletization (40″ × 48″ pallets, ≤ 60″ height, ≤ 2,500 lb). • Bids must be submitted by August 12, 2026, with a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams at the same time. • The DOT may request samples from the low‑bidder within five days, at no cost to the agency. • Payment terms are Net 60 with no advance; the DOT is tax‑exempt.