PDMS Services for 2026 RAGBRAI Event

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified bidder to provide Portable Dynamic Message Sign (PDMS) services for the 2026 RAGBRAI event. The successful bidder will be responsible for planning, deploying, maintaining, and removing PDMS throughout the event. The contract will be for a period of one month, from July 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The bidder will be required to provide a minimum of 75 PDMS, with the possibility of adding or removing units as needed. The PDMS must meet Iowa DOT specifications and be integrated with the Iowa DOT's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software. Key responsibilities include deploying and maintaining PDMS, providing monitoring and preventive maintenance, and responding to service calls. • The contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous bid, considering cost and other factors. • The bidder must have experience and resources to provide and maintain PDMS for the duration of the event. • The bidder must comply with Iowa DOT specifications and requirements. • The contract includes a one-time, lump sum fee for the original bid amount, minus any failures or reductions in requested PDMS, plus any additional PDMS devices added and deployed.