Newton Maintenance Garage Overhead Door Repair

The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting quotes for overhead door repair at the Newton Maintenance Garage, 2300 W. 19th St. S, Newton, Iowa, with quotes due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT under RFQ Number 645-DOTRFQ-3131-2027.

The scope consists of repair services to the overhead door at the facility per an attached scope of work and four photographs documenting damage. A pre-bid site visit is highly recommended; interested bidders must contact Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us with at least 24 hours' notice to schedule. The RFQ opened October 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. CDT; responses must remain sealed until closing.

The project is anticipated to start upon Notice to Proceed with an estimated completion date of November 20, 2026, though the awarded contractor coordinates the final completion date with the Iowa DOT. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose submission is most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, considering cost and other factors including meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule adherence, past work performance, and work capacity. All work is subject to direct Iowa DOT supervision with periodic site inspections; the contractor must provide 24 hours' notice prior to installation.

Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% interest and F.O.B. Destination. If the contract amount reaches $25,000 or more, the successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract. All contractors must register with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development per Iowa Code Chapter 91C. Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request.