Project Information

Bid Title

DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and Reporting Software

Issuing Agency

State Government of Iowa

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Jan 27, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFB-185-2532-2026

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Project Description

Bid Information

Bid Number

RFB-185-2532-2026

Solicitation

DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and Reporting Software

Solicitation Type

Request for Bids

County

Polk

Description

Description

The State of Iowa Department of Management, on behalf of the Iowa Department of Transportation, (“Agency”) seeks qualified bidders to respond to RFB-185-2532-2026, DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and Reporting Software.

The purpose of this solicitation is to award a master agreement to the successful Bidder who can provide antilock braking system (ABS) diagnostic software to support maintenance of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s fleet of vehicles. The contract is expected to begin April 1, 2026, and end March 31, 2027, with up to nine (9) annual extensions at the Agency’s sole discretion.

The successful Bidder(s) will provide licenses for the Agency to use its software, which must meet the specifications as listed in IMPACS. All deliverables will be subject to the Agency’s review and approval.

Agency Information

Number

185

Name

Department of Management - IT

Address 1

200 E Grand Ave.

Address 2

City/State/Zip

Des Moines, IA 50309

Contact Information

Contact Name

Steve Dawson

Contact Title

Contact Email

steven.dawson@dom.iowa.gov

Contact Phone Number

(515) 281-3322

Contact Phone Extension

Contact Other Number

Contact Fax Number

Valid Dates

From

1/27/2026 8:00:00 AM

Until

2/26/2026 3:00:00 PM

Documents/Attachments

DOT ABS Software Bid Specifications

1/21/2026 5:13:07 PM

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RFB-185-2532-2026

DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and Reporting Software

Request for Bids—Bid Specifications

The State of Iowa Department of Management, on behalf of the Iowa Department of Transportation,

(“Agency”) seeks qualified bidders to respond to RFB-185-2532-2026, DOT ABS Diagnosis, Analysis, and

Reporting Software.

The purpose of this solicitation is to award a master agreement to the successful Bidder who can provide

antilock braking system (ABS) diagnostic software to support maintenance of the Iowa Department of

Transportation’s fleet of vehicles. The contract is expected to begin April 1, 2026, and end March 31, 2027,

with up to nine (9) annual extensions at the Agency’s sole discretion.

The successful Bidder(s) will provide licenses for the Agency to use its software, which must meet the

specifications listed below. All deliverables will be subject to the Agency’s review and approval, and the

final list of deliverables may differ from the list below.

1. Core Functional Requirements

a. Multi-OEM Compatibility:

i. Must support diagnostics for ABS systems from Bendix, WABCO, Haldex,

Meritor, Knorr-Bremse, and other major OEMs.

b. Diagnostic Capabilities:

i. Read and interpret ABS fault codes (DTCs).

ii. Retrieve live sensor data, event logs, and freeze frame data.

iii. Perform bi-directional controls (e.g., valve actuation, modulator tests).

iv. Provide wiring diagrams and component-level diagnostics (e.g., wheel speed

sensors, ECUs).

v. Graph and trend sensor signals and waveform data.

c. Protocol Support:

i. Must support J1939, J1708/J1587, OBD, CAN, and proprietary OEM protocols.

2. Hardware & Interface Compatibility

a. Diagnostic Adapter Support:

i. Fully compatible with Nexiq USB Link 2 and 3.

b. Operating System:

i. Must run on Windows 11 (64-bit).

c. Offline Capability:

i. Must be fully functional without internet access for roadside or remote diagnostics.

ii. Licensing and updates should not require constant connectivity.

3. Deployment Options

a. Software Type:

i. Preferably Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Software as a Service

(SaaS) with minimal customization.

ii. Should support on-premise installation for secure environments.

b. Installation Requirements:

i. Clearly defined hardware and software prerequisites for laptops and workstations.

ii. Lightweight enough for field laptops used in roadside diagnostics.

4. Training, Documentation & Support

a. Training:

i. Onboarding and training for Iowa DOT technicians.

ii. Online training modules and instructor-led sessions.

b. Documentation:

i. Comprehensive user manuals, technical guides, and troubleshooting

documentation.

c. Support:

i. Tiered support options (e.g., 24/7 help desk, business hours).

ii. Access to knowledge base and FAQs.

5. Licensing & Administration

a. Licensing Model:

i. Options for fleet-wide or per-unit licensing.

ii. Support for state/government discounts.

b. Audit & Management Tools:

i. Ability to generate licensing audit reports.

ii. Tools to manage and track users, devices, and license usage.

6. Additional Features

a. Demo/Trial Availability:

i. A trial version or demo environment should be available for evaluation.

b. Update Mechanism:

i. Support for automatic or manual updates.

ii. Offline update packages for field-deployed systems.

c. Integration:

i. Ability to integrate with fleet maintenance systems, telematics, and asset

management platforms.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 511210Software Publishers
• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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