Davenport Tile Boring Replacement

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #645-RFB-1746-2025 for the Davenport Tile Boring Replacement project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement seeks competitive proposals for a complex construction project involving subdrain pipe replacement, steel encasement, topsoil management, mulching, seeding, silt fence installation, and traffic control. Specific deliverables include 544 linear feet of 4-inch subdrain plastic pipe, 325 cubic yards of topsoil management, 50 linear feet of steel encasement, and 0.20 acres of mulching and seeding. The bid is scheduled to open on 5/7/2025 at 5:25 PM CDT and close on 5/29/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT, with an estimated project completion date of 11/15/2025. Site visits are permitted Monday through Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with specific safety requirements for interstate shoulder access. Evaluation criteria will include cost, meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and work schedule. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development and demonstrate capability to execute the comprehensive infrastructure project.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders may be required to provide performance and payment bonds if the contracted amount is $25,000 or more. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this project. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves constructing a new wood pole building over existing precast L panels and demolishing an existing salt storage hoop building at the Adair location. Payments will be processed monthly, covering up to 95% of the value of work performed, with deliveries designated as F.O.B. Destination. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving multiple construction and infrastructure elements—suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement and maintenance.