Vertical Salt Brine Storge Tanks

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for Vertical Salt Brine Storage Tanks under solicitation number 645-RFB-2020-2026. The procurement seeks competitive bids for delivered vertical salt brine storage tanks, with a comprehensive evaluation process that considers cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. The bid is open from August 15, 2025, to September 5, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for 1:00 pm CT on September 5, 2025, which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams using a specific meeting ID and passcode. Bidders are permitted to submit pre-bid substitution requests for alternative product specifications using a designated Pre-Bid Substitutions Request form. Deliveries will be made F.O.B. Destination, and the procurement is subject to Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. The sole point of contact for questions is the listed Purchasing Agent, and all communication must be channeled through the official Q&A Board.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. As a tax-exempt agency, the Iowa DOT will publicly post all bid responses on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site after evaluation. The procurement allows for competitive bidding with the intent to select the most advantageous bidder. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears focused on procuring vertical salt brine storage tanks for the department's infrastructure needs. All bid responses will be comprehensively reviewed, with the award determined by a holistic assessment of cost and qualitative factors. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements of the Iowa DOT.