27 October 2026

Rest Area Tiffin East Bound Façade Renovations Rest Area Tiffin East Bound Façade Renovations

27 October 2026

Open 10/27/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type DOT Request for Bid Close 11/17/2026, 1:00 PM CST Number 645-DOTRFB-3161-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 11/17/2026, 1:00 PM CST

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

27 October 2026

Contacts Teri Schulz teri.schulz@iowadot.us

Phone +1 515-239-1431

27 October 2026

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

91051 Masonry, Concrete, and Stucco Maintenance, Finishing, and Repair Services Including Inside Concrete Sawing and Grouting Work

1011 Adhesives and Cements, Acoustical Tile

13500 BRICKS, CLAY, REFRACTORY MATERIALS, STONE, AND TILE PRODUCTS

13557 Tile, Field Stone, Including Borders and Medallions 13559 Tile, Field Tile, Photo Imaged, Porcelain, Sculptured, Wall 21015 Bricks, Concrete 36084 Tile, Stone

63009 Coatings, Masonry: Brick, Cinder Block, Concrete, Silicate Protective Coatings and Products

63109 Coatings, Masonry, Brick, Cinder Block, Concrete, etc., Including Silicate Protective Coatings and Products, Environmentally Certified Products

63161 Paint, Masonry, Including Silicate Paints, Environmentally Certified Products

91073 Tile and Stone Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance and Repair Services: Granite, Marble, and Terrazzo

91455 Masonry

96712 Aggregate, Concrete or Stone Products: Clay, Refractory Materials and Tile Products, Manufacturing Services

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Description Overview

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for the removal and replacement of the surface tile/stucco insulation system on the DOT Tiffin Rest Area East Bound building as per the attached Project Manual and Plans. Existing tile to be replaced with a rain screen fiber cement siding system. Some walls will receive a cementitious stucco/parging over existing concrete masonry. Owner will occupy the site throughout the renovation; construction activities must be performed to minimize disturbance of the public and DOT staff.

Project Manual and Plans are on the Buyer Attachments section of this RFB.

Project location: I-80 East Bound Rest Area near Tiffin, Iowa 52340

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.

Contract Term

DOT estimated start date: March, 2027 or as weather permits. Start date to be coordinated with DOT Facility lead.

DOT estimated completion date: June 30, 2026.

Contract Award

Contract will be awarded by Item

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.

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• 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

Site visit is Highly Recommended. Below are the scheduled days and times for the site visits.

Contractors must provide their own equipment, including ladders, for the 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 at teri.schulz@iowadot.us.

Site Visit Dates/Times:

November 2, 2026 9:00 am-12:00 pm CT

November 4, 2026 1:00-3:00 pm CT

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.

Date: November 10, 2026

Time: 1:00 pm CT

TEAMS MEETING-PRE-BID

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221464625428786?p=mxBzlSn6sJZJrbY4Vr

Meeting ID: 221 464 625 428 786

Passcode: F9gT3gZ3

Dial in by phone

+1 515-817-6093,,631264164# United States, Ames

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 631 264 164#

Bid Opening

Date: November 17, 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: 245 241 993 002 708 3

Passcode: By3ko3rA

Dial in by phone

+1 515-817-6093,,842392341# United States, Ames

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 842 392 341#

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=631264164 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2452419930027083?p=1iyiUaZf0sG8RE6q6P https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/7798de11-5a2e-46f6-99dc-0caa213c9a6b?id=842392341