1420481-event.pdf

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Communication Tower Removal Services Communications Tower Removal Services

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Open 8/6/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 8/27/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2948-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 8/27/2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Teri Schulz teri.schulz@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-239-1431

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

91365 Maintenance, Repair, and Removal Services, Antenna Tower and other Communication Equipment

93684 Towers, Radio/Radar, etc., Maintenance and Repair, Including Painting

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Overview

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Communication Tower Removal Services for 5 towers as defined on the scope of work attached on the 'Buyer Attachments' section of this RFB. 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.

Contract Award

One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied.

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.

Contract Term

DOT estimated start date: 9-14-26

DOT estimated completion date: 12-31-26

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 point of contact after the contract award shall be determined.

Site Visits

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

A site visit is Recommended. Contractor must inform Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us 24 hours prior to site visit. Any questions that arise during the site visit must be submitted through the Q & A Board on the solicitation or emailed to Teri Schulz.

Contractors can visit the sites during Iowa DOT business hours Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

CT.

No considerations or revision in the contract price or scope of the project will be considered by the Iowa DOT for any item which could have been revealed by a thorough on-site inspection and examination.

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.

Bid Opening

Date: August 27, 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.

TEAMS-BID OPENING

Meeting ID: 267 420 990 558 395

Passcode: n96jG7Le

Dial in by phone

+1 515-817-6093,,644764249# United States, Ames

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 644 764 249#

Those who join the public bid opening after 1:00 pm CT may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/267420990558395?p=23Rjhh0eAxt7KAg7uM https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=644764249

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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 attach required licenses.

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

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

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

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

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Buyer Attachments

1. Amendment 1 Replace T&Cs.pdf

2. Scope of Work 1.docx

3. Specifications and Photos - Calhoun Co.pdf

4. Specifications and Photos - Cass Co.pdf

5. Specifications and Photos - Cherokee Co.pdf

6. Specifications and Photos - Franklin Co.pdf

7. Specifications and Photos - Polk Co.pdf

8. Tower_Map.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Construction 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 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.

1.3 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, mailing address and Email address.

1.4

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.

1.5 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.

1.6

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.

1.7

The Bidder shall provide references from three (3) previous customers or clients knowledgeable of the Bidder’s performance in providing goods and/or services similar to the goods and/or services described in this solicitation. Enter a contact person, telephone number and email address for each reference. Fill out the text box. If the Bidder wants to attach reference letters in the Vendor Attachments Section, enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.8 List the number of years in business.

1.9 Number of years’ experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought.

1.10 The level of technical experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Communication Tower Removal Services for 5 locations # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Polk, Franklin, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cass Co.See Scope of work, Specs and Photos on Buyer Attachments. 1 JA - Job

Remove the following Communication Towers per the Scope of Work, Specifications and Photos on Buyer Attachments section. 1.

Polk Co.-Grimes MG; 2. Franklin Co.-Latimer MG; 3. Calhoun Co.-Rockwell City MG; 4. Cherokee remote tower, 5. Cass Co.-Atlantic remote tower All towers are 180 ft tall.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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