Distance Meter

The Iowa Department of Transportation is issuing a competitive RFQ for 27 distance meters—vehicle‑mounted electronic measurement instruments that capture distance, speed, and GPS data for roadway inventory and surveying. Bidders must submit quotations that meet the technical specifications outlined in the attached PDF (Specification No. 27‑D08M‑0726) and certify compliance with Iowa Administrative Code 761‑20. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on cost and other evaluation factors, with delivery FOB Destination and payment on Net 60 terms. • Quantity: 27 units (each) of a distance‑measuring instrument meeting detailed electronic, GPS, and data‑logging specs. • Delivery: FOB Destination; vendor must handle shipping to Iowa DOT. • Evaluation: “Most advantageous” – cost plus factors such as mandatory requirement compliance, past performance, staffing, and schedule. • Certification: Bidders must accept three certifications before bid submission; tariffs and country‑of‑origin disclosures are required.