Repair Shop Concrete Footing

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Repair Shop Concrete Footing project, soliciting bids for constructing a specialized concrete foundation for a jib crane at their facility located at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames, Iowa. The procurement, identified as bid number 645-RFQ-2226-2026, will be conducted through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), with quotes due on October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. The project requires constructing a 6'-6" x 6'-6" x 2'-0" concrete footing with specific technical specifications, including #7 rebar placement at 12" on center, #5 x 1'-0" dowels at 24" on center, and design compliance with the 2015 International Building Code and American Concrete Institute standards. Bidders are strongly encouraged to schedule a site visit with Julie Brown and must provide detailed information on labor relations, contractor registration, material lead times, project timeline, and contract signing authority. The Iowa DOT will evaluate bids based on the most advantageous proposal, considering cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and work schedule, with the contract performance period extending from the Notice to Proceed through November 30, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. For contracts exceeding $25,000, contractors must provide a performance and payment bond and maintain specified insurance coverage. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires careful integration with existing industrial infrastructure, as evidenced by the supplemental photo showing an electrical and mechanical room with complex utility systems. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical competence in concrete foundation construction, particularly for specialized industrial equipment like the jib crane with a live load capacity of 2,000 pounds. The procurement assumes a net allowable soil bearing pressure of 1,500 psf and may require subgrade preparation or granular fill replacement. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 60, and the Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the technical complexity and specific engineering requirements suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement.