Carbide Blades for Snow Removal

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for 1,120 carbide-insert snow-removal blades in specified three- and four-foot sizes, with required manufacturer specifications and mill certifications.

Iowa > Department of Transportation


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645-DOTRFB-3107-2027
Oct 22, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 06:00 PM
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carbide blades for snow removal

Contact
matthew.barker@iowadot.us
+15152391173
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Upload mill certifications, Upload manufacturer's specifications sheet for items bid
Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for 1,120 flat carbide-insert blades for snow and ice removal: 210 three-foot blades measuring 3/4 inch by 6 inches, 300 four-foot underbody blades measuring 7/8 inch by 5 inches, 410 four-foot blades measuring 3/4 inch by 6 inches, and 200 three-foot underbody blades measuring 7/8 inch by 5 inches. The specifications require hot-rolled steel bodies, virgin tungsten-carbide inserts with defined cobalt content, hardness, density, rupture strength, dimensions, and high-strength brazing. Blades must meet specified tolerances, coating, packaging, pallet, and quality requirements. Bidders must upload mill certifications and manufacturer specification sheets with their bids. The Iowa DOT may request no-cost samples before award, and mill certifications must accompany shipments. Deliveries are FOB destination to 931 S. 4th Street, Ames, Iowa. Any deviations from the specifications require pre-bid approval using the provided substitution-request form.

Classification Codes
NAICS333515Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
PSC3455Cutting Tools for Machine Tools
Smart Codes
carbide snow plow bladessnow removal cutting edgestungsten carbide inserts
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Oct 1, 2026-Open Date
Oct 22, 2026-Bid Opening and Submission Deadline (optional)
Microsoft Teams meeting ID 260 837 248 218 621; passcode fB96Ap7V. Dial-in: +1 515-817-6093, conference ID 899 557 282#.
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