Tower Removal in Greene County

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 645-RFQ-1690-2025 for a tower removal project located at 610 N Pinet Street in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tower deconstruction services, specifically involving the complete disassembly of a 140-foot Rohn-Radian self-supporting communications tower. Contractors must be certified telecommunications tower technicians, accredited by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) or equivalent, and will be responsible for removing all antennas, antenna mounts, safety fall equipment, and cabling. The project requires obtaining necessary permits from State, County, City, and Union Pacific Railroad authorities, with the Iowa DOT garage staff handling material disposal. Key evaluation criteria include cost, compliance with mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and project timeline. The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2025, with bid submissions due by May 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, and an estimated project completion date of June 1, 2025. Optional site visits can be scheduled by contacting the designated project representative.

Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor and may be required to provide a performance and payment bond if the contracted amount exceeds $25,000. The contract will utilize commodity codes 91365 and 93684 for maintenance, repair, and removal services related to communication towers. Contractors must maintain required insurance coverage and may undergo a comprehensive review of past work performance and work capacity. The Iowa DOT will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, considering factors beyond just the lowest price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, payment terms are set at Net 60, and the agency is tax-exempt. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The project is located adjacent to Union Pacific Railroad, which will necessitate specific access and removal process permits, adding complexity to the procurement process.