1380933-event.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 645-DOTRFB-2652-2026
- Issued by
- Taylor County, Iowa
About this file
This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) for the replacement of a non-operational generator at the Washington Maintenance Garage located at 1148 East 11th Street, Washington, IA 52353. The project encompasses the removal and disposal of the existing generator, installation of a new 100kW natural gas/propane generator (C100NG, 60Hz, standby, 240/120V, single phase), provision and installation of a new 400-amp transfer switch in the existing cabinet, and installation of a new remote annunciator inside the building. All work must be performed by a licensed Iowa electrician, with electrical work requiring permitting and inspection documentation at substantial completion. The RFB (Number 645-DOTRFB-2652-2026) opened on April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids due by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. A highly recommended pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT via Microsoft Teams, and a public bid opening will occur on April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT. The estimated contract start date is May 11, 2026, with an estimated completion date of September 25, 2026. Contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits by contacting the purchasing agent, Teri Schulz, with at least 24 hours' notice.
The Iowa DOT will award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous considering cost and other factors, including meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. Pricing breakdown is requested for three line items: the 100kW generator, 400-amp ATS switch, and remote annunciator renewal. Payment will be made monthly by state warrant to the extent of 97 percent of the value of work performed, including acceptable materials stored on-site, with net 60-day terms. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. All lines in the RFB are tied together, requiring contractors to respond to all items, and the Iowa DOT will award all lines to a single contractor. Questions must be directed solely to the purchasing agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A submission close date, with responses posted on the Q&A Board.
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02 April 2026
Replace Generator at Washington Maintenance Garage Replace Generator at Washington Maintenance Garage.
02 April 2026
Open 4/2/2026 3:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 4/28/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2652-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 4/28/2026 1:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
02 April 2026
Contacts Teri Schulz teri.schulz@iowadot.us
Phone +1 515-239-1431
02 April 2026
Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 28537 Generators, Portable, Engine Driven, Including Fog and Mist Types
28500 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, EXCEPT CABLE AND WIRE
28539 Generators, Stationary Type, Not Automotive
6036 Electrical Accessories: Alternators, Ammeters, Distributors, Generators, Regulators, Starters, etc.
69043 Generators, Over 25 MW, Power Plant, Including Parts and Accessories (Also see 285-37,39)
69100 POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AIR AND
HYDRAULIC
76027 Electrical Accessories, Heavy Equipment: Alternators, Ammeters, Coils, Distributors Generators, Ignition, Regulators, Starters, etc.
82072 Hot Water Generators 91082 Wiring and Other Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services 91438 Electrical 92531 Electrical Engineering, Including Cogeneration Design Services
92838 Electrical, Alternator and Generator, Battery, Ignition System, Lights, etc. Maintenance and Repair
93639 Generators, Portable and Stationary, Including Parts and Accessories Maintenance and Repair
94121 Blade Maintenance and Repair, Electric Power Generator
02 April 202602 April 202602 April 2026 mailto:teri.schulz@iowadot.us
Overview
The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for a Contactor to provide all labor, materials and equipment to disconnect and remove an existing non-operational generator and to provide and install a new fully functional generator as specified in the description below, referenced on the PDF of existing conditions (to be field verified) and as per the attached Project Manual. See Buyer Attachments section for attachments.
Scope of Work:
Remove and disconnect existing non-operational generator. Owner has first right to removed materials. Contractor to properly dispose of otherwise along with any construction debris. Provide and install new 400amp transfer switch in the existing cabinet adjacent as required for new generator.
Provide and install new 100kw Generator (C100NG, 100kW, 60Hz, standby, natural gas/propane genset (8L, 240/120 V, 1 Phase). Existing feeder, concrete pad, and underground pathways to be reused. Provide and install new remote annunciator inside the building for the new generator.
Contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove old generator and install a new fully functional generator. Electrician to be licensed in the state of Iowa. Electrical work to be permitted and copy of electrical inspection provided at the time of substantial completion. Washington 2023 electrical upgrade drawings provided for reference, but Contractor to verify existing conditions. See generator specifications attached. Pricing breakdown requested on the following: 100KW generator, 400 amp ATS switch, and renew remote annunciator.
The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.
ALL LINES ARE TIED ON THE ITEMS SECTION OF THIS RFB. CONTRACTORS MUST
RESPOND TO ALL LINES AND DOT WILL AWARD ALL LINES TO ONE CONTACTOR.
Location: 1148 East 11th Street, Washington, IA 52353
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.
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
Contract Term
DOT estimated start date: Upon Notice to Proceed Announcement on or around May 11, 2026.
DOT estimated completion date:September 25, 2026
DOT Responsibility-Inspection and Supervision
• All work shall be according to the approved design and shall be under the direct supervision of the Iowa DOT.
• Periodic site inspections will be carried on by the Iowa DOT with the Contractor to ensure coordination of the project.
• The Iowa DOT will provide a list of items requiring inspection prior to or during installation. The Contractor is to give the Iowa DOT notice no less than 24 hours in advance of installation.
• The Iowa DOT point of contact after the contract award shall be determined.
Payment and Completion of Contract
Payments on contract will be made monthly by means of state warrants to the extent of Ninety-Seven Percent (97%) of the value of work performed, including acceptable material stored at the building site, as determined by the Contractor as governed by the Iowa DOT.
Site Visits
A site visit is Highly Recommended. To schedule a site visit please email Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us, or Kyle Williams at kyle.williams@iowadot.us with the requested date and time for the visit. Please give a 24-hour notice in advance of the requested date. Any questions that arise during the site visit must be emailed to the Purchasing Agent listed above or submitted through the Q & A Board on the solicitation.
Tax Exemption
The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.
Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.
Pre-Bid Meeting: (Highly Recommended).
The purpose of the Pre-Bid meeting is to discuss with prospective Bidders the work to be performed and allow prospective Bidders an opportunity to ask questions regarding the RFB. Verbal discussions at the Pre-Bid conference shall not be considered part of the RFB unless confirmed in writing by the Iowa DOT and incorporated into this RFB. The conference may be recorded. Questions asked at the conference that cannot be adequately answered during the conference may be deferred. A copy of the questions and answers will be posted on the DOT website for viewing.
Contractor may join via the Microsoft Teams Meeting by clicking the link below or by calling the phone number and entering the conference ID followed by the #sign.
PRE-BID TEAM MEETING:
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 am CT
JOIN TEAMS MEETING
Meeting ID: 263 196 107 993 99
Passcode: Fq96sP3q
Dial in by phone
+1 515-817-6093,,686722061# United States, Ames
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 686 722 061#
BID OPENING TEAMS CALL
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm CT
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.
JOIN TEAMS MEETING
Meeting ID: 284 305 393 896 82
Passcode: KX9Bv28y
Dial in by phone
+1 515-817-6093,,665728029# United States, Ames
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 665 728 029# https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26319610799399?p=cYAaFnduGlaUaLyU5t https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=686722061 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28430539389682?p=tyU1V0wjGK7zMtVxpw https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=665728029
Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm CT 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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