645-DOTRFQ-3097-2027 Requirements.pdf

This is a requirements document from the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for Request for Quote (RFQ) 645-DOTRFQ-3097-2027 soliciting Palestine Emergent Mitigation (PEM) services in Jones County, Iowa. The scope of work requires 0.03 acres of wetland mitigation services at a site to be identified, corresponding to Phase Number STPN-038-3(068)--2J-53 under USACE Permit #2026-0483. The vendor selected must be an accredited mitigation bank with the Army Corps of Engineers and capable of providing all necessary credits for the Iowa watershed at the time of purchase. Quotes are due October 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to Iowa DOT, based on evaluation of cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and ability to meet the required schedule. Iowa DOT reserves the right to conduct a comprehensive review of bidders' past work performance and work capacity.

Pricing shall be submitted as unit pricing representing the total project cost, with payment terms established as Net 60 and delivery on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates to the selected vendor upon request. All bidder inquiries must be directed to Purchasing Agent Mallory Hunter at mallory.hunter@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1347. Following bid evaluation, the Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. This procurement is governed by Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.