D5 West Burlington 5 Bay Cold Storage Replacement and 50/50 Pole Building Repair

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking bids for a construction project at the West Burlington Maintenance Garage, involving two primary components: a 5-bay cold storage replacement and structural repairs to a 50/50 pole building. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) that requires contractors to bid on both projects simultaneously. Project 1 entails constructing a new wood pole building on an existing concrete slab, reducing bay count from 6 to 5, with 14' x 14' manual non-insulated overhead doors and an increased eave height to 16'. Project 2 focuses on performing structural repairs to the existing pole building. The bid is open from August 7, 2025, to August 28, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025. A site visit is recommended, and the estimated contract start date is September 10, 2025, with a completion deadline of January 23, 2026. The Iowa DOT will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, evaluating cost and other critical factors including mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and work performance history.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on contractor participation mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract allows for monthly payments up to 97% of completed work, with the contractor required to coordinate directly with the DOT's project manager. The agency is tax-exempt, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this project. Bidders can attend pre-bid and bid opening meetings virtually via Microsoft Teams, with specific meeting links provided in the procurement documentation. While no incumbent vendor information is disclosed, the bid is subject to procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761-20. The procurement requires a comprehensive approach, mandating that contractors bid on both the building replacement and structural repair projects to be considered. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project involving construction and structural repairs suggests a substantial contract value for a qualified contractor.