645-DOTRFB-3044-2027 Requirements.pdf

This is a requirements document from the Iowa Department of Transportation outlining specifications for a stream mitigation credits procurement in Webster County. The Iowa DOT is seeking bids for 850.80 stream mitigation credits located in the Upper Des Moines watershed, with sealed bids due September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The project is associated with Phase NHSN-169-6(101)--2R-94 and Work Code 4865-Stream Bank Mitigation, and is governed by USACE Permit # 2026-0393. Bidders must submit bids for all credits to be considered for award. Bid opening will occur on the same date and time as submission, with interested parties able to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams or by phone conference. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the agency, considering cost alongside mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity.

The vendor must be an accredited mitigation bank with the Army Corps of Engineers and capable of providing all required credits for the Upper Des Moines watershed at time of purchase. Deliveries are specified as F.O.B. Destination with payment terms of Net 60 upon invoice and 0% down payment required. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide exemption certificates upon request. Following evaluation, a Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site, and a purchase order will be issued to the successful compliant bidder. All bidder inquiries must be submitted through the designated Q&A Board by the specified submission close date. The sole point of contact is Purchasing Agent Mallory Hunter at mallory.hunter@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1347.