Tama Maintenance Garage: HVAC Upgrade

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking competitive bids for an HVAC upgrade at the Tama Maintenance Garage through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 645-RFQ-2136-2026. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to furnish and install a new furnace and condensing unit with a compatible evaporator coil, capable of converting the system to a two-zone configuration with separate thermostats. The bid opens on September 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on October 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. The agency will evaluate bids based on the most advantageous proposal, considering factors such as cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and time schedule. Potential bidders must submit all communications and questions through the designated Q&A Board and direct inquiries to Purchasing Agent Kyle Williams. The contract will be awarded on a competitive basis with deliveries designated as F.O.B. Destination, and the procurement is subject to procedures established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. After evaluation, the Iowa DOT will publicly post a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. As a tax-exempt agency, the department will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement is for a maintenance garage HVAC system upgrade in Jasper County, specifically located in Newton, Iowa. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment and installation project targeting infrastructure improvement for the Iowa DOT's maintenance facility. Following the bid submission deadline, the agency will comprehensively review all proposals to select the most suitable contractor for the HVAC system upgrade.