Scope of Work RFQ-2330.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation for the replacement of a Smart Cushion impact attenuator on Interstate 29 Northbound at Mile Marker 53 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The project encompasses the supply and installation of a replacement SCI00GM/TL3 Smart Cushion, including all necessary materials, labor, mobilization, traffic control, and equipment. Work is restricted to nighttime hours between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The bid opening is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with a closing deadline of December 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The estimated project completion date is January 16, 2026, with commencement upon notice to proceed from the Iowa DOT.

Key requirements include contractor registration with the Iowa Division of Labor, a current Traffic Control Technician Certificate per Standard Specification Section C.1, and compliance with all applicable provisions of Section 2528 for traffic control operations. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and performance and payment bonds covering 100% of contract value for contracts valued at $25,000 or more. All materials must be new and unused, with the contractor responsible for removing and disposing of all damaged guardrail material off-site. Grade work necessary to restore the location to original conditions prior to project start is the contractor's responsibility. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Award will be made to the most advantageous bidder based on cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, timeline adherence, and past work performance. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Questions should be directed to Tanner Thomsen, Purchasing Agent, at tanner.thomsen@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7829.