Metal Culverts

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for a statewide master agreement to procure metal culverts for various state agencies, counties, and municipalities. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply round and elliptical corrugated metal culverts in diameters ranging from 12" to 72" and lengths of 10', 12', and 20'. All culverts must meet ASTM A760 or ASTM A942 specifications and have a minimum design life of 75 years, with vendors required to provide mill certifications and product data sheets. The contract will be effective from 11/1/2025 to 10/31/2026, with options to renew for up to five additional one-year terms, not exceeding a total of six years. The bid opens on 9/8/2025 at 8:00 AM CDT and closes on 10/8/2025 at 2:00 PM CDT, with no site visit planned. The culverts are intended to support critical infrastructure needs including stormwater management, drainage in state parks, agricultural drainage, and local infrastructure projects. Delivery will be FOB Destination to specific project sites, with vendors responsible for meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Delivery and payment terms include an administrative fee of 1.00% on all sales, to be paid quarterly, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 60, meaning the state has 60 days to pay invoices. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract appears designed to leverage collective purchasing power to secure competitive pricing for culverts across participating state and local agencies. The procurement approach suggests a comprehensive, strategic method to standardize culvert procurement and ensure reliable infrastructure supply. The wide range of culvert sizes and the multi-year contract structure indicate a significant potential contract value, though exact monetary figures are not specified in the available documentation. The solicitation aims to establish a flexible, efficient procurement mechanism that can support diverse infrastructure needs across Iowa's state and local jurisdictions.