Construction of Concrete Loading Dock at DOT Ames South Lot.

Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting quotes for construction of a concrete loading dock at the DOT Ames South lot, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, with quotes due November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

The scope includes furnishing and installing all materials, equipment, and labor to construct concrete loading docks, including removal of existing railroad ties and earthwork according to attached Plans and Project Manual documents. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., under direct Iowa DOT supervision and periodic inspection. The estimated project start date is April 1, 2027, with a June 30, 2027 completion date.

All contractors must be registered with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development per Iowa Code Chapter 91C. If the contract amount is $25,000 or more, the successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond covering 100% of contract obligations; the Iowa DOT will provide Bond Form 131070 upon award. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage per Standard Terms and Conditions. Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination; tariff information must accompany pricing if applicable.

Site visits are at the vendor's discretion and may be scheduled by contacting Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us with 24-hour notice. Questions must be directed solely to Teri Schulz and will not be accepted after the Q&A submissions close date; responses will be posted on the Q&A Board. A Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following evaluation.