US 20 Mississippi River Crossing Study RFP

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified consultant team to execute a professional services contract for a comprehensive Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study focused on the US 20 Mississippi River crossing between Dubuque, Iowa, and East Dubuque, Illinois. This Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement, posted on March 19, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 23, 2026, targets the development of planning alternatives and environmental documentation for the preliminary study limits extending from just west of the Locust Street Intersection in Dubuque to the Timmerman Drive Intersection in East Dubuque, though these limits may be refined as project alternatives are evaluated. The primary deliverables and objectives include conducting integrated planning and environmental analyses that will inform decision-making regarding the feasibility and environmental implications of potential improvements to this critical regional transportation corridor. Key qualifications for responding consultants will likely include demonstrated expertise in PEL and NEPA processes, experience with major bridge and river crossing studies, and proficiency in multi-agency coordination. Prospective bidders should monitor https://apps.iowadot.gov/rfp for the full RFP posting scheduled for March 23, 2026, which will contain comprehensive evaluation criteria, detailed scope specifications, and submission requirements.

The procurement notice does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types at this stage of the pre-notice phase. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the notice does not disclose estimated award values or budget ranges for this professional services contract. Interested consultant teams should review the complete RFP when posted to determine all participation requirements, evaluation methodologies, and potential contract value information that will inform their proposal development and submission strategy.