Ames Campus: Hub Basement Sun Shade Replacement

The Iowa Department of Transportation issued a Request for Quote on May 7, 2026, for the removal and replacement of electric sun shades at the Ames Campus Hub Basement facility. The primary objective is to replace existing sun shade equipment that connects to sun sensing equipment, with shades positioned at 28 feet high from the floor and accessed through basement space. The project requires a single delivery by December 31, 2026, with work scheduled to commence no sooner than July 1, 2026, and occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Bidders must certify acceptance of all specified requirements prior to submission, and site visits are available at the contractor's discretion by contacting Purchasing Agent Kyle Williams. The RFQ submission window runs from May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT through May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, at which time sealed bids will be opened and evaluated. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost and other factors including mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and required time schedule compliance. All bidders must submit questions prior to the Q&A submission close date, with responses posted publicly.

Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development Division of Labor per Chapter 91C, Code of Iowa 2015, and provide their contractor number as a mandatory requirement. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are noted in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Payment terms are established at net 60 days with F.O.B. Destination delivery terms, and the Iowa DOT will provide tax exemption certificates upon request as a tax-exempt agency. Sealed bids will remain confidential until the May 21, 2026, deadline, after which a Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.