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DOT D1 Ames Materials Lab HVAC Upgrade
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645-DOTRFB-3063-2027
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Taylor County, Iowa

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This is an event document related to the Iowa Department of Transportation's DOT D1 Ames Materials Lab HVAC Upgrade project. The document appears to be a notice or announcement regarding a bidders conference or informational meeting for the solicitation of proposals from investment banking firms to serve as underwriters for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. The file contains details regarding the timing, location, and logistics of stakeholder engagement activities associated with this procurement opportunity, including information about when and where interested parties may submit questions, attend meetings, or obtain additional project documentation.

The document outlines the procedural requirements and timeline for interested banking institutions to participate in the competitive bidding process for the SRF underwriting services. Key elements include notification of meeting dates, submission deadlines for inquiries, and instructions for accessing project specifications and supporting materials necessary for proposal preparation. The event documentation serves to facilitate transparent communication between the Iowa Department of Transportation and potential bidders, ensuring all interested firms have equal access to information required to submit competitive and compliant proposals for this financing services engagement.

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14 September 2026

DOT D1 Ames Materials Lab HVAC Upgrade DOT D1 Ames Materials Lab HVAC Upgrades

14 September 2026

Open 9/14/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 10/5/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 645-DOTRFB-3063-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/5/2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

14 September 2026

Contacts Teri Schulz teri.schulz@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-239-1431

14 September 2026

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 91450 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 3167 HVAC Equipment, Accessories and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified) 90638 General Construction, Architectural Services

90900 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, NEW, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND

REPAIR SERVICES

90924 Building Construction, Commercial and Institutional 94155 HVAC Systems, Power Plant, Maintenance and Repair 99247 HVAC System Testing, Balancing and Troubleshooting Services

14 September 202614 September 202614 September 2026 mailto:teri.schulz@iowadot.us

Overview

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for D1 Ames Material Lab HVAC updates as per the Project Manual and Plans on the Buyer Attachments section of this RFB.

Base Bid: Relocate a used MAU unit provided by the Owner for installation in this location. This work anticipates that the salvaged unit will be placed on the roof of the Sign Shop to replace the existing MAU unit hung from the roof structure in the dock area adjacent to the Ames Materials Lab. This relocated MAU will connect to existing distribution ductwork with rework of this connection as noted on the drawings. The updated control system will integrate with the overall system used at the Ames Complex.

Add Alternate #1: Replace the existing exhaust fan as shown on the PLANS. Replace existing dampers with new dampers with updated controls. Connect the new exhaust fan and dampers to the new control system.

Add Alternate #2: Replace the existing AHU hanging from the roof structure in the lab space as shown on the PLANS. Connect new AHU to the new control system.

The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

ALL LINES ARE TIED. CONTRACTORS MUST BID ON ALL LINES ON THE ITEMS SECTION TO

BE COMPLIANT.

AWARD WILL BE BASED ON BASE BID ONLY.

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.

Contract Term

DOT estimated start date: October 15, 2026

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

DOT estimated completion date: March 15, 2027

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 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.

Bid Opening

Date: October 5, 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 MEETING-BID OPENING

Meeting ID: 246 799 628 381 700

Passcode: 4KT2Ka7Z https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/246799628381700?p=T0U9OBZ0vAH40isYaz

Dial in by phone

+1 515-817-6093,,616065092# United States, Ames

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 616 065 092#

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://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=616065092

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