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18 August 2025

Passenger Vehicle Ferry Services at Lancing Passenger Vehicle Ferry Services at Lancing

18 August 2025

Open 8/18/2025 12:00 PM CDT Type RFI - Request for Information Close 9/2/2025 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-RFI-2066-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/2/2025 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Mallory Hunter mallory.hunter@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-239-1347

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 95956 Passenger Transportation Services, Ship and Ferry, Including Water Taxis

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Iowa DOT is seeking information from contractors who can provide passenger vehicle ferry services at Lansing Ferry crossing the Missippi River located from the City of Lansing Marina in Allamakee County to WIS 82 in Craford County Wisconsin.

We highly recommend online submission of responses. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.

Vendors are asked to provide detailed information on the products and services they would recommend to the DOT for this RFI. Vendor's RFI Response can be uploaded as an attachment in the questions section.

This is not a request for proposal (RFP) where bidders respond with a specific solution to Iowa DOT specifications.

An RFP is a separate process with further defined requirements.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Passenger Vehicle Ferry Services at Lansing.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1:

Instructions:

1.1 See attached RFI requirements and provide a response attachment.

1.2 How many cars will your car ferry accommodate?

1.3 Has car ferry been inspected and certified by the US Coast Guard?

1.4 What is the date of the last USCG passenger vehicle ferry inspection?

1.5 Are you able to provide a Captain for the car ferry?

1.6 Are you able to provide a Captain for the car ferry?

1.7 Are the captain and crew members USCG licensed and certified?

1.8 Do you have a backup captain and crew members?

1.9 Do you have insurance in place that covers all risks associated with operating a passenger vehicle ferry?

1.10 Do you have a backup captain and crew member(s) available to ensure licensing compliance in case of staff call ins?

1.11 Do you require down time to conduct boat maintenance and if so, what is the down time?

1.12 Are commuters able to reserve spots on the car ferry ahead of time?

1.13 Do you shut down your services during holidays and if so, what holidays do you observe?

1.14 Does the contractor repair or replace any mechanical equipment in the vessel, as needed to keep the vessel operable?

1.15 Do you have a Vessel Maintenance Plan?

1.16 Does the vessel maintenance plan require that the contractor perform all preventative maintenance required by the vessel Maintenance plan?

1.17 Does the contractor use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts?

1.18 Does the contractor maintain a log showing preventative maintenance schedule, date of work and who performed the maintenance?

1.19 Are lubricates changed per OEM maintenance requirements?

1.20 How often are fluid levels checked?

1.21 Is the vessel kept in clean and orderly state?

1.22 To maintain continuous service, is the contractor able to substitute ferry equipment if the original ferry is out of service for more than 3 days, do you have a substitution option?

1.23 Does the contractor have transporting capabilities for the vessel to the closest possible USCG certified marine repairs and inspection?

1.24 Are passengers allowed on board with their vehicles?

1.25 How do you remove snow from the vessel?

1.26 Can you accommodate pedestrians and bicycles, motorcycles?

1.27 Are your radios marine band radio?

1.28 Is your vessel wired for a marine band radio?

1.29 In the vent of inclement weather or other events outside the contractor’s control that would prevent safe ferry service operations. How do you typically handle this?

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