1426003-event.pdf

12 August 2026

Statewide Rest Area Janitorial Services for 4 locations.

12 August 2026

Open 8/12/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 9/2/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-2986-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/2/2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Teri Schulz teri.schulz@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-239-1431

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 91039 Janitorial and Custodial Services 95863 Janitorial Management Services

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Overview

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking Janitorial Services for 4 Rest Area locations along the Interstate. The precise locations of these rest areas are listed below and on the 'Items' tab.

Grounds must be kept neat and presentable in appearance in accordance with the specifications attached on the 'Buyers Attachments' tab. The quality of work must meet the high standards of the trade and be accomplished with little inconvenience to the traveling public. Completed work must match and complement the existing finishes and appearances of the Rest Area. The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

Locations

Victor, Building 5 EB & 6 WB (2 NEW BUILDINGS) (EB 1350 I-80 and WB 1347 I-80 Ladora, IA 52251)

Elkhart, Buildings 17 NB & 18 SB (2 NEW BUILDINGS) (I-35 NB MM 99 and SB MM100)

Story City, Buildings 19 SB (NEW BUILDING) & 20 NB (OLD BUILDING) ( I-35 SB MM119 and

NB MM120)

Dows, Building 40 NB/SB 1 Building (NEW BUILDING) ( I-35 NB/SB MM 159 904 Cardinal Ave, Dows, IA 50071)

LINE ITEMS ARE NOT TIED. VENDORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BID ON ALL ITEMS. EACH

VENDOR MAY BE AWARDED NO MORE THAN FOUR DOT REST AREA LOCATIONS.

VENDORS WITH EXISTING DOT CONTRACTS MAY RECEIVE ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS ONLY

IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AWARDED LOCATIONS DOES NOT EXCEED FOUR.

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

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 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 is October 1, 2026 through September 31, 2027. Contract will have four 12-month renewal options.

Tax Exemption

The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.

Bid Opening

Date: September 2, 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

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/221505205350058?p=AvoeZISsGwPUge6dKI

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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. 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. Janitorial Specs UPDATED v1 Aug 2026.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1:

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, mailing address, 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.

1.4

Experience: Bidders must provide the following information regarding its experience:

Number of years in business. Number of years’ experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought. The level of technical experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought. A detailed list of goods and/or services similar in size and scope to this solicitation that has been provided to other businesses or governmental entities within the past three years. Vendors that have not previously contracted with the Iowa DOT:

References from three (3) previous or current customers where you have provided similar goods and/or services. Provide a contact person, e-mail address and telephone number for each reference. If the information exceeds the maximum length allowed in this section, please include as an attachment.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Statewide Janitorial Services (4 locations) # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Victor, Bldgs 5 EB & 6 WB (2 NEW BUILDINGS) 12 MON - Months

Victor, Building 5 EB & 6 WB (1350 I-80 and WB 1347 I-80 Ladora, IA 52251)

2 NEW BUILDINGS

P2 Elkhart, Bldgs 17 SB & 18 NB (2 NEW BUILDINGS) 12 MON - Months

Elkhart, Buildings 17 SB & 18 NB (I-35 NB MM 99 and SB

MM100)

2 NEW BUILDINGS

P3 Story City, Bldgs 19 SB (NEW) & 20 NB (OLD) (1 NEW AND 1 OLD BUILDING) 12 MON - Months

Story City, Bldgs 19 SB (NEW) & 20 NB (OLD) ( I-35 SB MM119 and NB MM120)

1 NEW AND 1 OLD BUILDING

P4 Dows, Bldg 40 NB/SB 1 building (NEW BUILDING) 12 MON - Months

Dows, Building 40 NB/SB 1 building ( I35 NB/SB MM 159 904 Cardinal Ave, Dows, IA 50071)

NEW BUILDING

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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