Replace EPDM roof on Garner Maintenance Garage

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking competitive bids for a roof replacement project at the Garner Maintenance Garage located at 280 Highway 18 E in Garner, Iowa. Solicitation Number 645-RFB-1828-2025 requires contractors to remove the existing EPDM membrane roof and replace it with a new roof system, including new insulation while retaining the existing rock ballast. The project is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025, and must be completed by September 30, 2025, spanning fiscal year 2026. Pre-bid site visits are recommended on June 10 and June 11, 2025, with the bid opening and closing dates set for May 28, 2025, and June 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, respectively. Evaluation criteria will include cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, and past work performance, with the contract to be awarded to the most advantageous bidder. Interested contractors can attend the public bid opening via a Teams meeting, and all bid responses will be publicly posted.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The Iowa DOT will provide monthly payments covering 95% of the completed work value, though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated. The agency is tax-exempt and will issue certificates upon request. Davis-Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this project. Potential bidders should note that the procurement is subject to Iowa Administrative Code 761--20, with deliveries to be F.O.B. Destination. The sole point of contact for questions is Purchasing Agent Teri Schulz, and interested contractors should carefully review all documentation before submitting their bids. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to complete the roof replacement project within the specified timeframe and meet all technical and performance requirements outlined in the solicitation.