Sealant Replacement at Le Mars Maintenance Garage

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has initiated a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 645-RFQ-2219-2026 for sealant replacement at the Le Mars Maintenance Garage located in Warren County, Iowa. The solicitation is open from October 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM CDT to October 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a project completion target of June 30, 2026. The procurement focuses on joint sealants and adhesives involving asphalt and elastomeric materials, with a site visit strongly recommended and schedulable by contacting Julie Brown. Evaluation criteria will include cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and work performance history. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses addressing labor relations, project timeline, contract signing authority, and insurance requirements. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder based on these comprehensive assessment factors.

Prospective bidders must be registered with the Division of Labor in the Iowa Department of Workforce Development and may be required to provide a performance and payment bond if the contracted amount reaches or exceeds $25,000. The Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this specific project. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, bidders will need to demonstrate appropriate insurance coverage and contractual capabilities. The solicitation uses US Dollars with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 60, suggesting flexibility in financial arrangements. Though a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, interested contractors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the sealant replacement work at the maintenance garage. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the solicitation.