Adult Changing Station Retrofit at Wilton EB Rest Area

The Iowa Department of Transportation has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for an Adult Changing Station Retrofit at the Wilton East Bound Rest Area located at Mile Marker 270 on I-80 in Wilton, Iowa. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the retrofit installation, with detailed plans and specifications provided in the attached Project Manual. The project objectives include retrofitting the rest area facility with an adult changing station to enhance accessibility and service capabilities for facility users. Evaluation of bids will consider cost as the primary factor, along with mandatory requirements compliance, proposed staffing qualifications, adherence to the project schedule, demonstrated past work performance, and the contractor's work capacity to execute the project successfully. Key project deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid Teams meeting on March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT; a recommended pre-bid onsite visit on March 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT; and sealed bid submission by March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, with bid opening occurring the same day via Teams meeting. The estimated contract start date is April 1, 2026, or upon issuance of Notice to Proceed, with an estimated project completion date of September 1, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are identified in the procurement documents, nor are disadvantaged enterprise requirements mentioned. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed for this retrofit project. The Iowa Department of Transportation, as a tax-exempt agency, will provide tax exemption certificates upon request, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this contract. Monthly payments will be made via state warrants for 97 percent of the value of work performed, including acceptable materials stored onsite, with a Net 60 payment term and zero percent interest charges; however, no specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documentation. All work will be supervised by the Iowa DOT with periodic site inspections, and contractors must provide at least 24 hours' notice before installation. Questions regarding the procurement should be directed to Purchasing Agent Teri Schulz via the Q&A Board or email at teri.schulz@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1431.