IDOT District 2: Plastic Culvert Pipe 18" and 24"

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), specifically District 2 Maintenance, is seeking competitive quotes for plastic culvert pipes through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement involves acquiring 56 units of 18" x 20" diameter double-walled plastic culvert pipes and 36 units of 24" x 20" diameter double-walled plastic culvert pipes, both requiring male and female connectors. The bid is open from April 22, 2025, to May 6, 2025, with a requested delivery date of May 20, 2025, to the District 2 Maintenance facility in Decorah, Iowa. Bidders must satisfy all specified requirements to be considered responsible, with the contract to be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on a comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation criteria will include cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and overall work capacity. The procurement follows Iowa Administrative Code 761-20 and seeks to identify a supplier capable of meeting the precise specifications for these culvert pipes.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at net 60 days per Iowa Code 8A.514, with bidders having the option to offer discounts for payments within 30 days. Shipping will be conducted as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and the Iowa DOT is recognized as a tax-exempt agency. A Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) will be publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following the comprehensive evaluation of submitted responses. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for specific infrastructure maintenance needs. The solicitation suggests that potential vendors should be prepared to provide high-quality, specification-compliant culvert pipes and demonstrate their capability to meet the precise technical and logistical requirements of the Iowa DOT District 2 Maintenance group.