Alton Proposal Requirement Doc final.pdf

Iowa Department of Transportation

645-RFP-3022-2027

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK

FOR

ALTON MAINTENANCE GARAGE BUILDING,

SALT STRUCTURE AND COLD STORAGE

STRUCTURE

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING

AN ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSE USING DOT’S IMPACS BID SYSTEM ON OR

BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME WILL BE SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL FOR

ALTON MAINTENANCE GARAGE,

BUILDING SALT STRUCTURE AND COLD

STORAGE STRUCTURE

SECTION I - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW

1.0 PURPOSE:

The Iowa Department of Transportation is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms for CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK Services for the Alton Maintenance Garage project.

1.1 INFORMATION TO CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

RFP TIMETABLE

The anticipated schedule of events for the RFP is as follows:

RFP available August 27, 2026

Highly Recommended Pre-Proposal Conference September 9, 2026

Cut Off Date for Electronic Questions Submission September 21, 2026

RFP Reponses Due October 1, 2026

Estimated Date -Evaluation of RFP responses Negotiation & posting of the weighted matrix November 11, 2026

Estimated Contract start date December 1, 2026

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE:

Preconstruction Services December 26-March 27

75% Design Documents Available March 15, 2027

Preliminary GMP Estimate April 7, 2027

CMaR Solicitation of Qualified Subcontractors June 15, 2027

100% Construction Documents Available July 15, 2027

Final GMP August 4, 2027

Start Construction September 1, 2027

Construction Substantial Completion December 15, 2028

Owner Occupancy April 15, 2029

1.1.1 Acronyms

Request for Proposal- RFP Iowa Department of Transportation-Owner IDOT, DOT Construction Manager- CM Construction Manager at Risk- CMaR Guaranteed Delivery Date- GDD Guaranteed Maximum Price- GMP Central Time- CT Maintenance Garage - MG

1.2 RFP SUBMISSION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.2.1 To facilitate evaluation of Proposals please submit the following:

1.2.2 One (1) labeled original proposal. If proposal can also be used as a public copy Responder should label as ‘original/public copy’. If Responder does not want original copy to be used as a public copy, then Responder must send a second proposal labeled ‘public copy’. This RFP is a qualification base bid. The Iowa DOT reserves the right to negotiate prior to final contract execution. The documents indicated above are to be uploaded to the IMPACS Bid System as separate attachments on or before the bid closing date and time as indicated in 645-RFP-3022-2026.

1.2.3 Construction firms must pre-register in IMPACS as Supplier is required in IMPACS before your Firm can submit a proposal. Please allow a minimum of 2 D ays for your Supplier registration to be processed fully by IMPACS. To register please click the following l ink to register as a supplier Register for IMPACS By registering you will have full access to all documents related to 645-RFP-3022-2026.

1.2.4 Bid Responses shall be submitted with DOT’s IMPACS bid system or signed and prepared in or typewritten in the solicitation documents provided. Telephonic, email a nd or facsimile responses shall not be considered.

1.2.5 When submitting the solicitation in DOT’s IMPACS bid system construction firms are to review all tabs of the solicitation for information and guidance, it is the construction firm’s responsibility to ensure their bid submission is inclusive of all DOT requireme nts as indicated in the RFP.

1.3 CONTACT PERSON, COMMUNICATION & INQUIRES:

1.3.1 DOT Purchasing Agent Teri Schulz is the sole point of contact for all communications related to this RFP prior to the issuance of an executed contract.

1.3.2 All questions are to be directed solely to the purchasing agent. All communication is to be in written format; we encourage Construction Firms to upload their questions under the Question & Answer Board on https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SourcingSupplierRegistration?CustOrg=DASIowa&AuthToken=1%3AAES2%23CAcXlinT7MFbZILKWJWX4PmCR6r%2BrhjoXkhK8%2FCQbpF7ywprIuJQrKUNFqyqUMUx7ekbGqWiMapQbnxw218LuKzWZNhuM8BrrKlatXQtKwa28yaCtXdHM%2F%2F0jROId6Nyh5ZnA%2Bj6ZD7CYqUUfgvr9VN4bHc0Bzd52A%3D%3D&GSPSupplier_RegistrationRequest_Email=&tmstmp=1668800230397 the DOT IMPACS Bid system on or before the question cutoff date and time.

Responses to questions will be addressed and communicated to construction firms via the DOT IMPACS bid system.

1.4 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: The Iowa Department of Transportation may reject all bid submission. Bid received after said date and time indicated in the IMPACS bid solicitation time will not be considered.

1.5 COST INCURRED BY CONSTRUCTION FIRMS: All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of the RFP to the Iowa Department of Transportation, or any work performed in connection therewith is the responsibility of the construction firm(s).

1.6 BONDING

1.6.1 A performance and payment bond will be required of the awarded Construction Firm in the amount equal to 100% of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The amount will be required within five (5) days of the completion of GMP.

1.6.2 Individual Trade Contracts will be between the CM and the Trade Contractors, SECTION II - GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.0 PURPOSE: The Iowa Department of Transportation is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) and accepting sealed proposals from qualified construction firms for CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK services for a new Maintenance Garage (“MG”) at an undeveloped property in Alton, Iowa located at 4544 Kennedy Ave., Alton, IA 51003.

2.1 PROJECT

The project consists of site utilities, site grading and construction of a new 21,500 SF Maintenance Garage building, an exterior brine tank enclosure, 5,300 SF of metal skinned/wood pole barn salt structure, 7,200 SF of metal skinned/wood pole barn cold storage building(s) and associated paving on a vacant site owned by the Iowa DOT in Alton, Iowa.

The planned MG building in Alton is expected to use similar building systems that are being used on a new MG in Jefferson, Iowa, currently under construction. Plans and Specifications for the Jefferson project are provided with this RFP to describe the DOT’s current thinking about building systems planned for Alton MG. While the DOT does not anticipate any significant design changes to the shown primary building systems, we will work with the selected CMaR to explore alternative options to promote operational efficiency, improve energy efficiency, improve building life span, reduce maintenance costs, and reduce overall budget. Suggestions and value engineering opinions are to be included in services, but primary base of design is not anticipated to change.

The new facility will be a single story, sprinklered building. The construction will consist of concrete foundations, slabs on grade, precast insulated load bearing wall panels and an EPDM roofing system over acoustical steel deck and supporting steel joists and girders. Heating and cooling systems and infrared radiant heat loops. A preliminary floor plan and elevations for the Alton facility are included in this package. 100% Construction Documents and Specifications for the Jefferson MG project are included as a reference for Architectural, MEP, Civil, and Structural disciplines that will be similar to those in the Alton project.

The Architectural Services team of the DOT plans for the project to be completed in a single phase.

All construction must be completed and appropriated funds expended by June 30, 2029. The preliminary design and construction schedule herein shows construction being completed much sooner than that deadline.

2.2 BUDGET: Estimated approximate Construction Value is in the range of $10,500.000 to

$11,500,000 dependent upon site grading, site utility extensions, building alternatives that might be explored and other factors. The GMP will be jointly developed by the CMaR and the Owner during the preconstruction and documentation phase.

2.3 SERVICES:

2.3.1 In addition to managing the construction, the CM will provide pre-construction services and work collaboratively with the architect, to develop constructability reviews, cost savings alternatives and schedules in relation to this new facility.

2.3.2 To qualify for consideration, a firm must be prepared to provide the expertise, resources, and personnel experience in project planning, cost management, project control, pre-construction and construction techniques, value-engineering analysis, scheduling and quality assurance throughout the planning and construction phases of the project.

2.3.3 The services to be performed by the CM will have as their objective the efficient, economical, and timely delivery of the project by managing the construction of the project within the time and cost limitations and within established quality requirements. The services will be performed during the pre-construction phase and construction phase including getting approval from the Owner and Architect in project planning, arrangement of bid packages, bidding and award of the trade contracts, and management of construction until occupancy and final acceptance by Owner is achieved.

2.4 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: There will be a Highly Recommended Virtual

Pre-Proposal Conference held on September 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm CT. All construction firms planning to participate in 645-RFP-3022-2027 should register your firm name and the number of attendees by emailing IDOT Purchasing Agent Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us. Information regarding the Highly recommended virtual pre-proposal conference can be found under the Description Tab of 645-RFP-3022-2027.

2.5 PROCEDURES & MISC. ITEMS

2.5.1 All materials submitted in connection with this RFP will be public documents and subject to the Open Records Act and all other laws of the State of Iowa.

All such materials shall remain the property of the Iowa Department of Transportation and will not be returned to the respondent.

2.5.2 The issuance of this RFP constitutes only an invitation to present a proposal.

The Iowa Department of Transportation reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether any aspect of a respondent's submittal meets the criteria in this RFP. The Iowa Department of Transportation also reserves the right to seek mailto:teri.schulz@iowadot.us clarifications, to negotiate with any construction firm submitting a response, t o reject any or all responses with or without cause, and to modify the procurement process and schedule. If the RFP is withdrawn, or the project canceled for any reason, the Iowa Department of Transportation shall have no liability to any respondent for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with this RFP or otherwise.

2.5.3 Failure to submit all or any of the mandatory documents from this RFP packa ge shall be just cause for the rejection of the qualification package. The Iowa Departm ent of Transportation reserves the right to decide, on a case-by-case basis, in its sole discretion, whether to reject such a proposal as non-responsive.

2.5.4 By submitting a qualification package, the construction firm is certifying that they are not currently debarred from bidding on contracts by any agency of the State of Iowa, nor are they an agent of any person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting proposals on contacts by any agency of the State of Iowa.

2.5.5 Construction Firms are to be registered to do business in the State of Iowa.

Firms may check the Iowa Secretary of the State website https://sos.iowa.gov/ to verify certifications.

2.5.6 Construction firms are required to be registered with Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing and have a current contractor registration number. https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/publicSearc h/public

2.5.7 Any contract resulting from this RFP shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Iowa. Any legal action relating to a contract shall only be commenced in the Story County, Iowa, District Court, or the United State District court for the Southern District of Iowa. The contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

3.0 PROJECT SCOPE:

It is the intent of the Owner that the successful CM will provide the required services for a fixed fee. It is further the intent of the Owner that the successful CM will provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the cost of the construction of the project to include a Guaranteed Delivery Date (GDD). The Owner also intends that the successful CM accept the following stipulations:

3.1.1 Contractor must adhere to requirements in chapter 26A #7 ‘Definition of Self Perform’. At the time of response submission, the responder is required to inform DOT of which work they consider to self-perform. See Section 314.1B on the DOT website located at. 'Office of Local System-Iowa DOT'

3.1.2 The CM will be "at risk" in the proposed undertaking and will be responsible for completing the project within the GMP and GDD.

3.1.3 Should the final cost of the project be less than the GMP, there will be a cost set sharing percentage rate that is pre-established by the CM and the owner.

3.1.4 An agreed percentage of pay applications will be held in retention.

3.1.5 The Owner shall have the authority to suspend or terminate performance of the project.

3.1.6 CM will share with the Owner the calculations and assumptions on which the

CM's proposed GMP and GDD is based and provide to the Owner any https://sos.iowa.gov/ https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/publicSearch/public https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/publicSearch/public https://iowadot.gov/local_systems/Bid-and-quote-thresholds information requested by the Owner in a timely manner or according to a schedule developed by the parties

4.0 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CM Contractor must adhere to chapter 26A when applicable.

4.1 Project Planning - The CM is expected to work with the Owner to plan the project to include:

4.1.1 Reviewing ideas and suggestions offered by the Owner regarding feasibility or constructability.

4.1.2 Evaluate designs with respect to constructability issues.

4.1.3 Evaluate value-engineering opportunities.

4.1.4 Designated on site project management is required.

4.2 Bidding and Awarding

4.2.1 Arrange bid packages.

4.2.2 Develop requirements to ensure time, cost, and quality control during construction.

4.2.3 Provide a provisional construction schedule for issuance with the bid package.

4.2.4 Identify bidders and generate bidder interest.

4.2.5 Schedule and conduct pre-bid conferences in conjunction with Architect and representatives from the Owner.

4.2.6 Advertise and distribute bidding documents in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

4.2.7 Monitor bidder activity.

4.2.8 Review and analyze bids and recommend awards.

4.2.9 Update schedules.

4.3 Construction

4.3.1 Maintain on-site staff for construction management.

4.3.2 Establish and maintain coordinating procedures.

4.3.3 Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including delivery, approvals, inspection, testing, construction, and occupancy.

4.3.4 Conduct and record job meetings.

4.3.5 Prepare and submit change order documentation for approval of Architect and the Owner.

4.3.6 Maintain a system for review and approval of shop drawings.

4.3.7 Maintain records and submit periodic reports to Architect and the Owner.

4.3.8 Maintain quality control and ensure conformity to contract documents.

4.3.9 Provide cost control through progress payment review and verification according to the approved schedule and contract amounts.

4.3.10 Coordination of post completion activities, including the assembly of guarantees, manuals, and the Owner's final acceptance.

SECTION III - PROPOSAL FORMAT

5. PROPOSAL FORMAT

To facilitate the analysis of responses to this RFP, Construction Firms are required to prepare thei r proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in this section. Each Construction Firm is required to submit the proposal electronically using IDOT’s IMPACS bid system by uploading the required documents as attachments in the sealed bid package. Construction Firm whose proposals deviate from these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may be disqualified at the discretion of the Iowa Department of Transportation. Construction Firm should be sure they have uploaded all required attachments in the DOT’s electronic bid system IMPACS under 645-RFP- 3022-2026 as part of their proposal. Instructions relative to each part of the response to this RFP are defined in the remainder of this section.

5.1. TRANSMITTAL LETTER

5.1.1. The proposal responses shall include a clear and concise transmittal letter and be prepared with a straightforward, concise delineation of the construction firm's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP.

5.1.2. Transmittal letters are to be titled “Transmittal Letter” must include the responders full name, address, email, telephone number, and the Authorized Signature to legally bind the responder.

5.1.3. Any request for confidential treatment of information must be included in the transmittal letter in accordance with the provisions found in the document titled "Public Records and Request for Confidential Treatment (see last page of the RFP document).In addition to the specific statutory basis supporting the request, an explanation of why disclosure of information is not in the best interest of the public is required.

5.1.4. The transmittal letter must also contain the name, address, email address and telephone number of the individual authorized to respond to the Iowa DOT about the confidential nature of the information.

5.2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

5.2.1. The Executive Summary portion of the response to the RFP should be limited to a brief narrative highlighting the Construction Firm’s proposal. The summary should contain the constru ction firm’s plans for complying with the requirements of the RFP, experience and abilities and any other summary information the construction firm deems to be pertinent.

5.3. CONSTRUCTION FIRM HISTORY AND INFORMATION

5.3.1. Construction Firms must provide the following information about their company so t hat the Owner can evaluate the firms’ stability and ability to support the commitments set forth in resp onse to the RFP. The Owner, at its option, may require a firm to provide additional support and/or clarify requested information. The firm should outline the company's background, including:

5.3.2. Provide a brief overview of firm. Provide listing of key employees and their positions.

5.3.3. Indicate which employees are being considered for roles on this project.

5.3.4. Has the firm been involved in litigation in the past five (5) years? If yes, please list any active or pending litigation and explain.

5.3.5. Has the firm ever failed to complete any work awarded or been removed from any project awarded to the firm?

5.3.6. List the contact person(s), addresses and phone numbers for your insurance carrier.

5.3.7. List the contact person(s), addresses and phone numbers for the firm's bonding company.

5.3.8. What is the firm's bonding capacity and how much work is currently bonded?

5.3.9. Has the firm ever had a Performance and Payment Bond called by an Owner?

5.3.10. Provide a list of current projects and percent complete.

5.3.11. Provide information on the firm's total amount of construction cost completed on a yearly basis over the past five (5) years.

5.4. PROJECT EXPERIENCE

5.4.1. Provide examples of your experience undertaking projects of similar size and scope in either the public or private sector, past performance, safety record, proposed personnel, and proposed methodology.

5.4.2. Provide a minimum of 6 projects and maximum of 8 projects. Include the following information for each project:

5.4.2.1. Project Budget

5.4.2.2. Initial Price Estimates when performing pre-construction services

5.4.2.3. Construction Contract Amount

5.4.2.4. Final Project Cost and reasons for the deviations from the Construction

Contract Amount

5.4.2.5. Project Team (Please note if team members are being proposed for this project.)

5.4.2.6. Project Owner Contact or Reference

5.4.2.7. Proposed Project Schedule

5.4.2.8. Actual Construction Schedule

5.4.2.9. Project Completion Date

5.5. PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM

5.5.1. Provide an organizational chart showing the lines of responsibility and accountability for the project(s).

5.5.2. Provide all resumes for all proposed team members, identify their proposed role, and include their resume. Each resume is not to exceed 2 pages.

5.5.3. Please identify the individual who will serve as the primary point of contact for the Owner, Architect, and project team; CM shall certify that the teams presented in this RFP shall remain as indicated until project completion.

5.5.4. Describe your firm's approach to Quality Assurance.

5.6. PROJECT APPROACH

5.6.1. Provide a brief outline and description of your firm's approach for a program of this nature. If selected for an interview, include detailed explanation of the fees and expenses for this project (including reimbursable), as well as any other contingency for which the CM expects to be compensated.

5.6.2. Describe your firm's approach to Pre-Construction services.

5.6.3. Describe your firm's views on change orders as related to projects containing pre-construction services.

5.6.4. Does your company typically carry a contingency in your GMP and if so who decides how to spend that contingency?

5.6.5. Occasionally, subcontractors and suppliers file for bankruptcy during a project. How do you protect the Owner from being adversely affected by this situation?

5.6.6. How will your firm ensure the best value for the Owner's budget? Discuss a subcontractor's role in this effort.

5.6.7. Describe your company’s approach on how you will define the Guaranteed Maximum Price, the method of your approach and when to establish the time frame to lock in the price.

5.6.8. DOT will be utilizing the AIA documents, and the articles will be considered for discussion during the negotiation phase. A sample of contract A133-2019 is attached under the ‘Buyer Attachment’ tab on RFP-645-3022-2026

5.6.9. DOT considers the following items as General Conditions to the contract

5.6.9.1. Project Administration (Superintendents, Project managers, Administrative staff

5.6.9.2. Costs for Project Management Software (Services that help track project paperwork and submittals)

5.6.9.3. Temporary Facilities (Job trailers, site offices, portable restrooms, storage units)

5.6.9.4. Cleanup and Waste Management (Debris removal and construction waste disposal)

5.6.9.5. Permits, inspections, and construction testing (Inspections by state authorities and structural and safety tests. The DOT will pay for 3rd party testing and generally pays for the permit fees we incur)

5.6.9.6. Safety and Security Measures (Safety equipment and training)

5.6.9.7. Mobilization and Demobilization (Movement of equipment and heavy machinery and construction materials and supplies)

5.6.9.8. Weather Protection (Temporary enclosures and weatherproofing materials)

5.6.9.9. Insurance and Bonding (General liability insurance, performance and payment bonds, builder’s risk insurance and other required coverages)

5.7. ADDENDA If revisions become necessary, the Iowa Department of Transportation will provide written addenda to all Construction Firms who have received the RFP. Said addenda will be posted and distributed in IDOT’s IMPACS bid system for all participants.

SECTION IV – SELECTION

6. FINAL SELECTION

Following review of all qualified proposals, selection of a suitable Construction Firm, a preli minary weighted matrix will be posted in IDOT IMPACS Bid system. Following department approval, the Owner will complete contract negotiations prior to final contract execution. The Iowa Department of Transportation reserves the right to accept the response that is determined to be in the best i nterest of the IDOT. The Iowa Department of Transportation reserves the right to reject any and or all proposals.

6.1. EVALUATION METHOD: The Owner will evaluate all proposals deemed responsive to this request by an evaluation team selected by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

6.2. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection of the CM will be a qualification-based process through a written proposal and presentation/interview.

6.2.1. Following completion of the initial written proposal evaluations, if deemed necessary by the evaluation committee, up to three of the highest ranked, best qualified firms will be granted an opportunity to appear before the Evaluation Committee to make an oral presentation and submit to an interview.

6.2.2. Information on the presentation will be provided via email to the construction firms selected.

6.2.3. The Owner reserves the right to negotiate, prior to award, adjustments in all elements of what proposers submit in their proposals.

6.3. SELECTION CRITERIA: Responses to this RFP will be scored according to the following criteria

6.3.1. Overall content of written submitted proposal information response to these categories:

• Firm History and information

• Relevant Project Experience

• Project Team

• Project Approach

• Location and Responsiveness

6.3.2 Presentation Criteria to include the following categories:

• Ability to communicate understanding of the DOT, project scope, and requirements

• Relevant Project Experience

• Project Team

• Project Approach

• Overall Quality of Presentation

6.4. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

6.4.1. Upon selection, the Owner will attempt to negotiate a contract based on the CM's fee proposal. The Owner has the right to reject the fee proposal and elect to either negotiate a new fee proposal with the selected firm or enter negotiations with the next highest ranked Construction firm.

6.4.2. The Owner retains the Ownership of and all rights to use all documents produced during the interview process for use in selecting the final firm and completing the project.

Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment The Iowa DOT may treat all information submitted by a Responder as public information following the conclusion of the selection process unless the Responder properly requests that information be treated as confidential at the time of submitting the Response. The Iowa DOT release of information is governed by Iowa Code chapter 22. Responders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Chapter 22 before submitting a Response. The Iowa DOT will copy and produce public records as required to comply with the public records laws. Any request for confidential treatment of specific information must be included in the transmittal letter with the Responder’s Response. In addition, the contractor must enumerate the specific grounds in Iowa Code Chapter 22 or other applicable law which support treatment of the material as confidential and explain why disclosure is not in the best interest of the public. Pricing information cannot be considered confidential information.

The request for confidential treatment of information must also include the name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized by the Responder to respond to any inquiries by the Iowa DOT concerning the confidential status of the materials. Any Response submitted which contains confidential information must be conspicuously marked on the outside as containing confidential information, and each page upon which confidential information appears must be conspicuously marked as containing confidential information.

Failure to properly identify specific confidential information must relieve the Iowa DOT or State personnel from any responsibility if confidential information is viewed by the public, or a competitor, or is in any way accidentally released. Identification of the entire Response as confidential may be deemed non-responsive and disqualify the Responder. If the Responder designates any portion of the RFP as confidential, the Responder must submit one copy from which the confidential information has been excised. The confidential material must be excised in such a way as to allow the public to determine the general nature of the material removed and to retain as much of the Response as possible. The Iowa DOT will treat the information marked confidential as confidential information to the extent such information is determined confidential under Iowa Code Chapter 22 or other applicable law by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event the Iowa DOT receives a request for information marked confidential, written notice must be given to the Responder seven calendar days prior to the release of the information to allow the contractor to seek injunctive relief pursuant to Section

22.8 of the Iowa Code. The Iowa DOT will release the information marked confidential in response to a request for public record records unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines the information is confidential under Iowa Code Chapter 22 or other applicable law. Responses containing proprietary information must have the specific information considered proprietary clearly marked. All information included in the Response not indicated as proprietary will be open for inspection. All Responses become property of the Iowa DOT. Responders must indicate in the Transmittal Letter if the original technical response is considered the public copy without redactions. Any request for confidential treatment of information must be included in the RFP response in accordance with the provisions of herein. In addition to the specific statutory basis supporting the request, an explanation why disclosure of the information is not in the best interest of the public is required. The request must also contain the name, address, electronic mail address and telephone number of the individual authorized to respond to the Iowa DOT about the confidential nature of the information.