Tungsten-Carbide Blades for Snow and Ice Removal

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for tungsten-carbide blades for snow and ice removal, including three- and four-foot rubber-encased blade sections, cover straps, and back supports.

Iowa > Department of Transportation


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645-DOTRFB-2975-2027
Oct 07, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 06:00 PM
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matthew.barker@iowadot.us
+15152391173
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, USA
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Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids for tungsten-carbide insert snowplow cutting edges and related accessories. The line items include 300 three-foot rubber-encased blade sections, 600 four-foot rubber-encased blade sections, three- and four-foot cover straps with square holes, and three- and four-foot back supports. All bid lines must be submitted to be considered, and an initial purchase order will be issued for the awarded products. The blades must meet detailed material, dimensional, carbide-grade, brazing, marking, certification, inspection, delivery, and warranty requirements. Specifications require virgin mining-grade tungsten carbide inserts with specified cobalt content, density, hardness, rupture strength, and brazing characteristics; Kennametal 3030 or demonstrated equivalents are acceptable. Bidders must upload mill certifications and manufacturers' specification sheets, certify compliance, and provide alternate-brand specifications when applicable. The buyer may request samples at no cost before award. Amendment 1 adds the requirement that each blade contain a rubber-encased insert and updates the marking/rubber-casing specifications. Deliveries are FOB destination and subject to inspection and acceptance.

Classification Codes
NAICS333515Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
PSC5110Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered
Smart Codes
tungsten-carbide bladessnowplow blade accessoriessteel blade fabrication
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 06:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 07, 2026 06:00 PM-Bid Opening and Close Date (optional)
Microsoft Teams meeting ID 296 857 131 035 205; passcode of6TV2p. Dial in: +1 515-817-6093,,32155046#; conference ID 321 550 46#.
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