Construction Manager at Risk for new Salix Scale & Inspection Building

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for a new Weigh Scale and Inspection Building project located in Woodbury County, Iowa. The procurement is a qualification-based selection process targeting firms capable of providing comprehensive preconstruction and construction management services for this specialized transportation infrastructure project. Proposal submissions are due on January 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT via Microsoft Teams. Evaluation criteria will include firm history, relevant project experience, project team composition, project approach, location responsiveness, and presentation capabilities. Respondents must submit a single percentage fee for preconstruction and construction services, though cost will not be a factor in the proposal selection. Short-listed respondents may be required to participate in demonstrations or presentations in Ames, Iowa, with at least one week's notice. The primary evaluation will focus on technical qualifications and the firm's ability to successfully execute the transportation infrastructure project.

All bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development Division of Labor and provide their contractor number. Respondents will be required to submit comprehensive financial documentation, including three years of financial statements such as audited financials, profit and loss statements, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or tax returns, along with a minimum of three financial references. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 60. Contractors must certify acceptance of standard terms and conditions, submit a signed Form 22 for confidential treatment requests, and provide contract signing authority information. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, firms must demonstrate technical competence and financial stability. The contract allows for potential renewal periods, and the DOT reserves the right to award the initial contract with possible extensions. The primary contact for all questions is Teri Schulz, reachable at teri.schulz@iowadot.us or +1 515-239-1431, who can provide additional details about the procurement process.