Installation of 120'x42" tile at Highway IA-10 and Station 400+00 (MP 87.85) in Buena Vista County

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking a contractor for the installation of a 120'x42" tile crossing under Highway IA-10 at Station 400+00 (Milepost 87.85) in Buena Vista County, with bid number 645-RFB-2031-2026. The project involves trenchless construction of a new tile from right-of-way to right-of-way, requiring the contractor to supply all labor, materials, and equipment. Acceptable materials include restrained joint ductile iron pipe, restrained joint PVC pipe, or steel casing pipe with specific technical specifications. The bid was posted on August 13, 2025, with a closing date of September 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. Bidders are encouraged to submit questions through the Q&A Board, and site visits can be scheduled by contacting Kyle Williams. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, considering factors such as cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and work schedule. The required project completion date is November 1, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must be registered with the Division of Labor and may need to provide a performance and payment bond 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 were identified, the project requires careful consideration of an existing 10-inch tile in the area, with the contractor being responsible for any necessary repairs at their own expense. The bid uses US Dollars with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 60. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the project involves a complex infrastructure installation requiring specialized trenchless construction techniques and adherence to strict Iowa DOT specifications for highway and bridge construction.