RE-BID-Construction of Boone Pole building and Salt Storage Structure

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a re-bid Request for Bid (RFB) for the construction of a pole building and salt storage structure in Boone, Iowa. The procurement consists of two distinct scopes: Scope 1 involves constructing a new wood pole building with metal panel siding, metal roof panels, and exhaust fans, including site grading, while Scope 2 encompasses constructing another wood pole building with metal wall and roof panels, a precast concrete commodity storage bunker with 2,500-ton salt storage capacity, and a concrete floor slab. The bid opens on 5/13/2025 at 4:00 PM CDT and closes on 6/3/2025 at 1:30 PM CDT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 5/20/2025 at 1:00 PM CT. Evaluation criteria will include cost, meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, and past work performance. The project is expected to start on 7/1/2025 and be completed by 6/30/2026, with work performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm CT. Interested vendors must adhere to Iowa Administrative Code 761-20 and obtain site visit permissions by emailing the purchasing agent with 24-hour notice.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Monthly payments will be made to the extent of 95% of the value of work performed, including materials stored on-site. Tax exemption certificates will be provided, though Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this project. The Iowa DOT will conduct periodic site inspections to ensure all work meets state building code bureau and state electrical board standards. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. The project will require precise construction of specialized infrastructure for transportation-related storage and operational facilities. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the two-scope project suggests a significant capital investment for infrastructure development in Black Hawk County.