RFQ Invitation Salix DOT REV2 4-15-26.pdf

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RFQ Invitation Salix DOT REV2 4-15-26

THIS DOCUMENT REPLACES THE DOCUMENT NAMED

“RFQ Invitation Salix DOT Rev 4-15-26” DATED APRIL 15, 2026

DO NOT RESPOND IN IMPACS.

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE SENT TO W. A. KLINGER (BID@WAKLINGER.COM).

CONTACT BLAKE McCORKINDALE AT 712-202-8507 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

DATE: April 15, 2026 – REV2

TO: All Potential Bidders

FROM: Blake McCorkindale, Project Manager

RE: PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR UPCOMING BID FOR

IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052

Iowa DOT is building a new inspection building with a scale and office near the exit to Salix on I29. The project consists of a pre-engineered metal building, a new scale, and site work. Approximate project budget is $3.3 Million.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin mid-June 2026 and be completed by December 31, 2026.

The state of Iowa is handling all of the design work, and W. A. Klinger, L.L.C., has been hired as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR).

The CMaR process involves prequalifying all bidders. This is an evaluation of potential contractors based on their experience, financial stability, and technical capabilities. Only qualified firms will be invited to bid on the project.

W. A. Klinger invites all potential bidders to complete the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for subcontractors for the bid packages listed below. Bids will not be accepted by any company that has not successfully completed the RFQ process.

RFQ RESPONSES DUE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM CST Email your completed form to bid@waklinger.com

Subcontractor Solicitation Schedule

Subcontractor RFQ Issued April 13, 2026 Qualification Statements Due April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM CST Qualification Statements Evaluation Period April 28, 2026 to May 1, 2026 Issuance of Contract Documents for Bid Proposals

May 1, 2026

Subcontractor Bid Letting May 20, 2026 Proposals will be publicly opened, reviewed, tabulated, and sent to submitting firms shortly after submission.

Subcontractor Approval/Award May 22, 2026

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052

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PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052

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Package # Scope of Work

1 Site Earth Work and Demo

• Site Clearing and Building Demo

• Footing Excavation

• Footing Backfill

• Granular Subbase

2 Concrete

• Building Foundations

• SOG

• CIP Stairs

• CIP walls

• Scaled Foundation and Wall

• Scale Deck

• Side Walks

• Pavement Approaches to the building

• Include all rebar

3 Pre-Engineered Metal Building (Supply & Install) 4 Masonry

• Interior non-load-bearing walls 5 Carpentry

• Rough Carpentry Blocking

• Finish Carpentry (Furnish and Install)

• Casework

• Doors, frames and hardware

• Specialties

• Interior Caulking

6 Glass and Glazing 7 Scale Equipment (Furnish and Install) 8 Overhead Doors 9 Polished Concrete 10 Drywall 11 Painting 12 Plumbing & HVAC 13 Electrical 14 Utilities

Please submit your completed RFQ form to bid@waklinger.com.

If you have any questions regarding the project or bid packages, contact Blake McCorkindale at 712-202- 8507 or bmccorkindale@waklinger.com. Thank you for your interest in the Iowa Salix DOT Inspection Building.

W. A. KLINGER, L.L.C.

Blake McCorkindale, Project Manager

W. A. KLINGER PREQUALIFICATION FORM

IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052

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INSTRUCTIONS:

• Complete this prequalification form and return the completed PDF to bid@waklinger.com.

• Your RFQ response should be submitted by no later than 4:00 PM CST, Tuesday, April 28, 2026

• Qualified firms will be notified of their eligibility to bid via bid invitation. Bid invites are tentatively scheduled to be distributed on May 1, 2026. Bids will be due at 2:00 PM CST, May 20, 2026.

• Failure to fully complete this form may be grounds for disqualification.

• If you have any questions pertaining to this RFQ, contact Blake McCorkindale at 712-202-8507 or bmccorkindale@waklinger.com. .

• Official changes to this RFQ will be issued via addendum as required and should be acknowledged on your form.

Potential bidders shall provide responses to the following qualification areas:

1. Firm’s Experience as a Contractor

a. Firm name:

b. Physical address:

c. Main point of contact:

d. Bid package(s) of interest (see pages 1-2):

e. Years in business:

f. Annual revenue volume of work completed over the past 3 years:

2025: $ 2024: $ 2023: $

g. Current construction market(s) served (residential, commercial, specific industries):

2. Capacity of Key Personnel

Role Name Email Phone Years of

Experience

Estimator

Project Manager

Foreman

a. Based on the tentative schedule dates (June 1, 2026 start; December, 31 2026 completion), does your firm have the capacity to meet the project schedule with your proposed team? ................. YES NO

3. Technical Competence

a. Given the information available, does your firm have the technical competence to successfully perform the specified scope of work? ................................................................................................ YES NO

4. Capability to Perform

a. Insurance requirements for subcontractors are listed below.

Can your firm meet these requirements? ............................................................................. YES NO

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Workers Compensation Statutory limit in the state where the project is located

Employers Liability $1,000,000 Per Accident $1,000,000 BI by disease for each employee $1,000,000 BI disease aggregate

Commercial General Liability Bodily Injury $2,000,000 each occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Property Damage $2,000,000 each occurrence $2,000,000 aggregate

Commercial Auto Liability (BI & PD) $2,000,000 combined single limit

Limited Pollution Liability with Mold Coverage $100,000 each pollution incident, including clean up

The amounts of insurance required in the above section may be satisfied by the limits specified or by any combination of primary and umbrella limits, so long as the total amount of insurance is not less than the limits specified.

b. Given the information available, does your firm have the capability to successfully perform the specified scope of work? ...................................................................................................................... YES NO

5. Past Performance of the Firm

a. In the past 10 years, has your firm failed to complete a project? ......................................... YES NO

b. List previous litigation filed by or against your firm in the last 10 years. Include a brief description of the situation and outcome:

c. Are there any open litigation cases currently? ..................................................................... YES NO

d. Please provide 3 owner references from past projects:

Project Name Owner Contact Email Phone

6. Safety Record

a. List your Experienced Modification Rate (EMR) for the past 3 years:

2025 2024 2023

7. Compliance with State and Federal Law

a. Have you received any fines or citations from OSHA or the DNR in the past 3 years? ....... YES NO

If yes, provide a description and explanation of each:

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b. Have you received any other fines or convictions from state or federal agencies? ............. YES NO

If yes, provide a description and explanation of each:

8. Availability and Familiarity with the Project Location

a. Is the project location inside your service area? .................................................................. YES NO

b. Given the project schedule, do you have the availability to complete the scope of work per the project schedule? ............................................................................................................................. YES NO

If no, explain:

9. Acknowledge RFQ Addenda (if any) a.