1365488-event.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 645-RFB-2435-2026
- Issued by
- Jasper County, Iowa
About this file
This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for lawn care management services at interstate rest areas located in Johnson, Linn, and Scott Counties. The Iowa DOT seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lawn care services across three geographic groups: Group 10A in Johnson County at I-80 Tiffin (6.38 total acres), Group 10B in Linn County at I-380 Cedar Rapids (5.91 total acres), and Group 11B in Scott County at I-80 Davenport (8.05 total acres). Services include lawn care, lagoon/LP tank enclosure maintenance, fenced storage area upkeep, trails and outlying area management, and special landscaped area maintenance at new buildings. The bid is classified under commodity codes 98836 (Grounds and Roadside Maintenance) and 67554 (Pesticides). Interested bidders must submit responses by February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date and time via Microsoft Teams or phone conference. The resulting contract will be awarded as a single contract for all three groups for a one-year initial term (April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027) with options to renew for five additional one-year increments. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, schedule compliance, past work performance, and work capacity.
Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% interest, and all deliveries are F.O.B. Destination. The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Successful contractors must maintain required insurance coverage as specified in the Standard Terms and Conditions. Bidders must certify their understanding and acceptance of contract requirements, attach required licenses, and provide contact information for the authorized contract signatory. All bids are sealed until the closing date, and bidders are encouraged to submit questions through the Q&A Board, with responses posted publicly. The procurement is subject to Iowa Administrative Code 761--20 procedures and requirements, and resulting contracts will be available to other Iowa state agencies, Regent institutions, and political subdivisions upon request at identical prices, terms, and conditions.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Care Specifications 2026-27.pdf | ||
| RFB 2435 Locations Map.pdf |
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02 February 2026
Interstate Rest Area Lawn Care: Group 10A, 10B, & 11B Interstate Rest Area Lawn Care: Group 10A, 10B, & 11B
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Open 2/2/2026 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 2/23/2026 1:00 PM CST Number 645-RFB-2435-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 2/23/2026 1:00 PM CST
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
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Contacts Kyle Williams Kyle.Williams@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-233-7960
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 98836 Grounds and Roadside Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant, Not Tree Trimming, etc.
67554 Pesticides
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Overview
The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids from qualified contractors to provide Lawn Care Management Services at the Rest Area locations as identified on the Items tab. Locations requiring service are located in Johnson, Linn, and Scott Counties. Levels of services are described in the four basic areas of responsibility: Lawn Care; Lagoon/LP Tank Enclosures/Fenced Storage Areas; Trails and Outlying Areas; and Special Landscaped Areas at new buildings. Total acres to be maintained are listed on the Description area of the line items (please click See Full Description for complete details). Acreage totals are approximate. The sites included in this bid are referenced in the Facilities Map attachment. Please note; this letting is only for the three (3) locations identified on the Items tab.
The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.
Shipping Terms
Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.
Award - Cost and Other Factors
It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity.
Notification of Intent to Award
After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.
Communication
Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board. Responses to questions will be posted on the Q&A Board.
Tax Exemption
The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.
Contract Award
**One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied**
The Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments.
Bid Opening
Description https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingClosed&CustomerOrg=DASIowa&SourcingPublicSite_FILTER_BY_BUSINESS_UNIT=undefined&SourcingPublicSite_FILTER_BY_BUSINESS_UNIT_buDisplayName=&SimpleSearch_Keyword=&tmstmp=1741986176410
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 1:00PM Central
Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign.
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21920101731146?p=8kFwnPyCAMOgQaYuFj Meeting ID: 219 201 017 311 46 Passcode: Za9XB9sY
Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,684419659# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 684 419 659# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.
2. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.
3. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.
4. Bidder shall attach required licenses.
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Buyer Attachments
1. RFB 2435 Locations Map.pdf
2. Lawn Care Specifications 2026-27.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: General Instructions:
1.1 Contract available to others:
Bidders agree to sell goods/services or both at the same prices, terms and conditions to any other Iowa state agency, Regent or Political Subdivision upon request.
1.2 Contract Signing Authority: In the event your company receives the award for this bid opportunity, please provide the following contact information for the person authorized to sign on your company's behalf: Name, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Email address.
1.3
Insurance Required:
The resulting Contract will require the successful Contractor to maintain insurance coverage(s) of the type and in the amounts set forth in the Standard Terms and Conditions or as otherwise specified.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
1. All Lines Are Tied - One Award # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery
S1 Group 10A Johnson Co. - I-80, Tiffin Buildings 9 & 10 12 MON - Months 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2027
Group 10A Must Bid Entire Group Johnson Co. - I-80, Tiffin Bldg #9 Lawn 3.00A Bldg #10 Lawn 3.38A Total Acres for 10A- 6.38
S2 Group 10B Linn Co - I-380 Cedar Rapids, Buildings 48 & 49 12 MON - Months 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2027
Group 10B Must Bid Entire Group Linn Co. - I-380 Cedar Rapids Building #48 – lawn Building #49 – lawn Total Acres for Group 10B- 5.91
S3 Group 11B Scott Co - I-80, Davenport Buildings 13 & 14 12 MON - Months 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2027
Group 11B Must Bid Entire Group Scott Co. - I-80, Davenport Bldg. #13 - Lawn 3.62 Bldg #14 – Lawn 4.43 Total Acres for Group 11B: 8.05
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