Airport Runway Markings- Two Sites

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) Number 645-RFB-1945-2026 for airport runway markings at two specific sites: Albia Municipal Airport and Sioux County Regional Airport. The procurement focuses on comprehensive runway marking services, including an optional bid alternate for marking removal at the Albia site, estimated at 11,484 square feet. The project has a defined timeline, with a start date of September 1, 2025, and a final completion date of September 30, 2025, which encompasses punch list resolution, inspections, and DOT final acceptance. Evaluation criteria for the contract award will be comprehensive, considering not only cost but also mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and overall work capacity. The bid is open from July 20, 2025, to August 11, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, and interested bidders can participate virtually via Microsoft Teams.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery terms are specified as F.O.B. Destination, and the Iowa DOT is identified as a tax-exempt agency. The procurement utilizes commodity codes related to airport facility maintenance and repair, specifically covering airport roadway, runway, and taxiway maintenance. All communication regarding the bid must be directed to the designated purchasing agent, Mallory Hunter. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive evaluation approach suggests the state seeks a high-quality, competitively priced solution for airport runway marking services. The bid's structure indicates the Iowa DOT will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, prioritizing both cost-effectiveness and technical capability.