Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS)

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Mar 23, 2026
Due:	Apr 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	62 - Lighting Fixtures and Lamps L - Technical Representative Services
Solicitation No:	005-RFB-2629-2026
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Event Summary - Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS)

Type

RFB - Request for Bids

Number

Organization

DASIowa

Currency

Event Status

Approved

Department

Exported on

Estimated Value

3/23/2026

Exported by

Payment Terms

005-RFB-2629-2026

US Dollar

Administrative Services -

DAS

Paul Manges

0% 0, Net 60

Bid and Evaluation

Respond by Proxy

Disallow

Sealed Bid

Yes

Alternate Items

Use Panel Questionnaire No

Auto Score

Cost Analysis

Visibility and Communication

Visible to Public

Yes

Enter a short description for this public event

Tower Lighting-as-a-service (TLAAS) for 11 DPS owned towers

Commodity Codes

Commodity Code

Description

55750

Lamps, Lighting, Lens, and Signals, Interior and Exterior

55955

Lamps and Lighting, Interior and Exterior

85553

Lighting Systems, Complete

94086

Tower Maintenance and Repair

Event Dates

Time Zone

Released

Open

Sealed Until

Q&A Close

CDT/CST - Central Standard Time (US/Central)

3/25/2026 12:00 AM CDT

4/13/2026 12:00 AM CDT

4/13/2026 12:00 AM

Show Sealed Bid Open Date to Vendor

4/3/2026 12:00 AM CDT

Event Users

Event Creator

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Event Owners

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Jocelyn Brincks

jocelyn.brincks1@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-499-3659

Lara Hicok

lara.hicok@iowa.gov

Cassie Dewey

cassie.dewey@iowa.gov

Tami Skadeland

tami.skadeland@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-281-4774

Katherine Daugherty

katherine.daugherty@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9083

Marie Agey

marie.agey@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-321-9529

Rachel Friedlander

Rachel.Friedlander@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-724-3700

Abigail Sills

abigail.sills@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-336-1140

Paul Moorhouse

paul.moorhouse@dpd.iowa.gov

Rick Tucker

rick.tucker@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-360-9912

Kyle Wear

kyle.wear@iowa.gov

Katelyn Howells

katelyn.howells@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-721-7856

Contacts

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Stakeholders

Rachel Friedlander

Rachel.Friedlander@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-724-3700

Mariah Fucaloro

mariah.fucaloro@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-725-2243

Craig Trotter

craig.trotter@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-8593

Michelle Muir

michelle.muir@iowa.gov

Michael Bradbury

michael.bradbury@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9327

Paul Manges

paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

Randy Bennett

randy.bennett@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Laura Shannon

laura.shannon@dom.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-672-4569

Evan Schatz

evan.schatz1@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-587-1313

Carlos Fuentes

carlos.fuentes1@iowa.gov

Craig Trotter

craig.trotter@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-8593

Marie Agey

marie.agey@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-321-9529

Cassie Dewey

cassie.dewey@iowa.gov

Description

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services

described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a

contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for

up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any

contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB

process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with

competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is

responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No

information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If

the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and

acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT

your bid again (if previously submitted).

Background:

The State of Iowa is requesting bids to provide FAA-compliant Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS) for 11 Department of

Public Safety owned communication towers. These towers were recently upfitted to the ISICS platform and currently have

aging or noncompliant lighting infrastructure, which places the state at risk of regulatory violations. This project includes

converting A1 style (red incandescent) systems to E1 style (dual red/white LED) systems to eliminate the requirement for

tower painting while maintaining full FAA compliance.

Bidder Specifications:

• Bidder shall provide a fixed monthly rate for a fully integrated solution which includes installation, maintenance,

and monitoring services.

• Bidder shall be responsible for full compliance with FAA regulations and lighting inspections.

• Bidder shall furnish and install modern LED lighting systems which include embedded 24/7 monitoring and

automated FAA notification features.

• Bidder shall have the capacity for rapid deployment to get these towers upgraded and in compliance.

• Bidder shall provide scheduled and emergency maintenance services, including part replacement as required.

• Bidder shall provide system commissioning and FAA certification as required.

• Bidder shall supply training, documentation, and direct support for State of Iowa agency staff as required.

Reporting Requirements:

• FAA compliance documentation

• · Monitoring Reports and incident logs (frequency to be determined by the agency)

• · Maintenance records (frequency to be determined by the agency)

Additional Information:

• This project is considered urgent due to the current state of the towers lighting systems. The State of Iowa will

expect the winning bidder to be able to begin within 30 days of completion of the contract.

• The State will award a Master Agreement to the winning bidder, which will be available for all agencies and

political subdivisions to utilize.

• The State reserves the right to add additional items to the awarded contract that are within the scope of this

solicitation.

Contract Term

• The term of the contract will begin April, 20, 2026 and end on April 19, 2029.

• The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and

conditions for up to three (3) annual extensions.

• Bidder shall cap renewal price increases at 3% per year.

Prerequisites

Instructions To Vendor :

Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

Certification

Bidder certifies that they have read and agree to the terms.

Vendor Must Also Upload a File:

Prerequisite Content:

Required to Enter Bid

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.