Generator Repairs at the Dubuque Maintenance Garage

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 645-RFQ-1641-2025 for generator repairs at the Dubuque Maintenance Garage. The procurement specifically requires removing a damaged charge air cooler/radiator from a generator and replacing it with new parts. The RFQ was posted on April 1, 2025, with proposals due by April 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. Potential bidders are recommended to schedule a site visit by contacting Julie Brown with 24-hour advance notice. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, with evaluation criteria including cost, ability to meet mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and project time schedule. The estimated project start date will be after contract award, with a planned completion date of May 23, 2025. Bidders are encouraged to submit questions through the Q&A Board, and the final award notification will be publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, with deliveries to be F.O.B. Destination. The Iowa DOT will provide direct supervision and conduct periodic site inspections, and will supply a list of items requiring inspection before or during installation. The department is noted as a tax-exempt agency, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this project. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement appears to be a targeted repair project for maintenance infrastructure. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide specialized generator repair services, with a focus on precise replacement of charge air cooler/radiator components. The final award will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of submitted proposals.