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Installation of new 120'x15" tile at US-59 & Station 494+51 - RP 208.32 (Osceola County) Installation of new 120'x15" tile at US-59 & Station 494+51 - RP 208.32 (Osceola County)

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Open 2/13/2026 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 3/10/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-RFB-2497-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/10/2026 1:00 PM CDT

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 91242 Drilling and Boring Services, Horizontal Directional (HDD and HDB) 90654 Irrigation; Drainage; Flood Control, Architectural Services

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Overview

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids from qualified contractor to provide materials, labor and installation of 120'x15" diameter tile crossing under U.S. Highway 59 at Station 494+51 (RP: 208.32) in Osceola County, IA as per the specifications outlined in RFB 2497 Scope, Specification, & Plan document (Buyer Attachment). Supplemental specification may also be found on Buyer Attachment section. Traffic control is required for this project under TC-1, TC-202, & TC-213.

The Department will allow for subcontracting of traffic control. 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.

Bid Opening

Date: March 10, 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

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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 certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

5. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

6. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

7. Bidder shall certify that they have read, understand, and accept.

8. Traffic Control Technician Certification

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Buyer Attachments

1. RFB 2497 Scope, Specification, & Plans.pdf

2. Appendix+A+-+Trenchless+Specifications.pdf

3. Appendix+B+-+Utility+Policy.pdf

4. Supplemental Specifications.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1:

Instructions:

1.1

Labor Relations:

All Bidders, before entering into a contract with the Department, must be registered with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development (515-281-3606) according to chapter 91C, Code of Iowa 2015. This pertains to contractor’s who engage in the business of construction. Please provide your contractor number.

1.2 Is there a lead time on Fabricated or Custom-Built Materials? All Bidders must provide a lead time on any fabricated or custom-built product or products that will impact the project timeline. "No" indicates that all materials needed for the project are readily available with no known delays.

1.3 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.

1.4 Bidder's Proposed Project Dates: If bidder wishes to propose alternate project start and end dates, please provide in response field. DOT will evaluate and consider the proposed dates.

1.5

Performance and Payment Bond:

If the contracted amount is $25,000 or more, the successful Bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond covering the faithful performance of 100% of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder.

Iowa DOT will provide the Performance and Payment Bond Form 131070 upon contract award.

A Resident Commission Agent or attorney-in-fact must file a copy of the power of attorney.

1.6 Power of Attorney:

Attorney-in-fact who signs the Proposal Guaranty and/or Performance Bond must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of the Power of Attorney.

1.7

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.

1.8 Are you imposing tariffs on your bid response?

1.9 If contractor is imposing tariffs in their bid, indicate type of tariff and fee for each tariff below.

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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

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# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Installation of new 120'x15" tile at US-59 & Station 494+51 - RP 208.32 (Osceola County) 1 JA - Job 4/1/2026 to 10/31/2026

Contractor to supply all labor, materials, and equipment to install 120 feet of 15” diameter tile across highway US 59 and Station 494+51 (RP 208.32)

b. The section of tile crossing under the highway from toe of foreslope to toe of foreslope shall be installed via trenchless construction. The trenchless construction shall meet the Iowa DOT’s Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction series 2015 with GS-15011 supplemental. The trenchless portion shall meet section 2553.

c. The balance of the crossing may be installed via open trench construction using like materials as the trenchless construction. Trenched construction shall meet section 2552.

d. Contractor to connect the new tile crossing to the existing tile per Iowa DOT Standard Road Plan DR-122.

e. Installation of inspection access will be completed per Standard Road Plan DR-302.

f. Materials shall meet one of the following requirements:

i. Section 2553.02 A.2.b. Restrained Joint Ductile Iron Pipe or Restrained Joint PVC Pipe.

ii. Section 2553.02 B. Casing Pipe with a minimum wall thickness of 0.375 inches

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