Passenger Vehicle Ferry Services at Lansing.pdf

The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for Passenger Vehicle Ferry Services at Lansing. The RFI, identified as RFI 645-RFI-2066-2026, seeks to gather information from contractors capable of providing ferry services across the Mississippi River near Lansing Marina in Allamakee County, Wisconsin. The project is scheduled to run from Monday, March 30, 2026, to Sunday, August 29, 2027, with the option to extend service beyond the initial period. Ferry services will operate daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. local time, seven days a week, and the contractor is required to provide ferry operations 365 days a year.

The RFI outlines specific requirements for the vessel, including United States Coast Guard (USCG) certification, capacity to transport 10 or more passenger vehicles, and adherence to detailed specifications such as vessel dimensions, loading capabilities, and operational standards. The contractor must provide a minimum crew of two, maintain appropriate licenses and certifications, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. The State of Iowa will be responsible for maintaining approach roadways, dock walls, and providing necessary signage. Contractors are expected to submit their responses electronically by September 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CST, with no formal quotations or cost proposals requested at this stage. The RFI is purely for information gathering to understand potential service providers' capabilities.