RFB928000-01 - DVA IVC Asphalt Milling & Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #928000-01 for asphalt milling and replacement at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete road resurfacing work between September 16th and October 10th, 2022, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 18th, 2022. The project includes a base bid package for asphalt road resurfacing and an alternate bid for additional resurfacing, both to be priced as lump sum proposals. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security bond, submit their Iowa Contractor Registration Number, Federal Tax Identification Number, and designate a Safety Manager. Mandatory qualifications include compliance with non-discrimination clauses and providing information about business status as a resident or non-resident bidder. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on August 5th, 2022, to provide potential contractors with additional project details and an opportunity to ask questions about the specifications.

The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity employment provisions and includes specific definitions for resident and non-resident bidders, with potential preferential treatment based on a bidder's state of origin. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and Davis-Bacon Wages, which may impact the overall bid pricing and contractor selection. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest a focus on inclusive bidding practices. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided documentation. The bid does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though bidders are required to submit comprehensive lump sum proposals for the road resurfacing work. Interested contractors must carefully review the bid specifications, ensure compliance with all requirements, and submit their proposals by the specified deadline to be considered for the project at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.