New Roof, Gutters, Downspouts, & Aluminum Entry Doors at Cherokee RCE

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for construction services at the Cherokee Regional Communications Equipment (RCE) office. The procurement encompasses installation of a new roof, gutters, downspouts, and aluminum entry doors at this facility. The solicitation opened on May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, with quotes due by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, allowing contractors 14 days to prepare submissions. Interested bidders are encouraged to schedule a site visit by contacting Kyle Williams at Kyle.Williams@iowadot.us with at least 24 hours' notice to assess project conditions. The estimated project start date is upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory completion deadline of July 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria include cost, mandatory requirements compliance, proposed staffing, schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. The Iowa DOT will award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is deemed most advantageous considering these factors.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are noted in the procurement documentation, indicating that all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements are eligible to respond. All work will be performed under direct Iowa DOT supervision with periodic site inspections, and contractors must provide at least 24 hours' notice before installation begins. Payment will be processed monthly via state warrants at 97 percent of the value of work performed, including acceptable materials stored at the building site, with payment terms of Net 60. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. Davis-Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this contract, and the solicitation is governed by Iowa Administrative Code 761--20 procedures. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the available documentation; however, a Notification of Intent to Award and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site following evaluation of responses.