Freeze - Thaw Cabinet C666

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a single, fully‑operational Freeze‑Thaw Cabinet (model C666) for laboratory testing of concrete durability. The cabinet must comply with ASTM C666, AASHTO T161, and related standards, provide temperature uniformity within ±3 °C, include high‑precision instrumentation, and be delivered FOB destination. Bids may be submitted for the listed brand or any comparable brand that meets or exceeds performance requirements. Evaluation will consider cost and “other factors” such as mandatory compliance, staffing, schedule, past performance, and capacity. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder after a sealed‑until opening on the close date. • Quantity: 1 EA (each) • Delivery: FOB Destination, to be shipped to Iowa DOT facilities • Payment: Net 60, 0 % 0 • Technical specs: ASTM C666 compliance, capacity for 18 specimens, temperature control –20 °C to 10 °C, ±0.5 °C accuracy, integrated touch‑screen software, data export capability • Evaluation: Cost + other factors (mandatory requirements, staffing, schedule, past performance)