IDOT D3- Near Rock Rapids- Installation of Tile Crossing under IA-9 at Station 1103+50 (MP: 17.49)

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) District 3 has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ 1734) for the installation of a tile crossing under Iowa Highway 9 near Rock Rapids, Lyon County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment to install approximately 120 linear feet of 8-inch diameter tile crossing at Station 1103+50 (Milepost 17.49) using trenchless construction methods. Bidders must connect the new tile to existing 6-inch tile lines on the north and south sides of the highway, following Iowa DOT Standard Road Plans specifications. The solicitation is open from May 1, 2025, to May 21, 2025, with bidder questions due by May 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM CT. Evaluation criteria will include cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. Contractors must be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor and provide detailed information on labor relations, material lead times, project period, and contract signing authority.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be prepared to provide a performance and payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000 and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The project is funded through state transportation infrastructure resources, with a project code of STPN-009-1(065)--2J-60 and work code 3542 for subdrains. Technical specifications require restrained joint ductile iron or PVC pipe, or casing pipe with minimum wall thickness. The utility permit (60U-2024-003) indicates the work must be completed by December 31, 2025, with strict requirements for traffic control, right-of-way management, and area restoration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is expected to start on June 1, 2025, and be completed by August 1, 2025, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 60, and procurement conducted through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS).