W beam replacement. Highway 150 MM 52. 3 North side of Hazleton.

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is soliciting competitive quotes for a W-beam guardrail replacement project located on Highway 150 at mile marker 52.3 on the north side of Hazleton. The procurement involves replacing two 25' W-beam sections, one W to thri-beam piece, 10 posts, and 7 blocks, with an optional bid alternate for a soft stop replacement. Bidders are required to be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor and must be listed on the State's Traffic Control Technicians list. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, considering factors such as cost, mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. Interested contractors must schedule a site visit to determine specific parts needed and submit an itemized breakdown of pricing for materials, traffic control, mobilization, and labor. The solicitation was released on April 3, 2025, with quotes to be opened on the same day at 1:00 PM CDT and closing on April 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and traffic control, and will be responsible for removing old guardrail materials and restoring the site to its original condition.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. For contracts $25,000 or more, a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract will be required. The entire project will be awarded to a single contractor, with deliveries to be F.O.B. Destination. Contractors must maintain required insurance coverage and may need to submit a Resident Commission Agent or attorney-in-fact power of attorney. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the scope of work suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure repair project. The solicitation includes detailed documentation such as a SoftStop Assembly Manual, which provides comprehensive installation guidelines for the proposed guardrail system. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 60, indicating flexibility in payment scheduling. The project involves replacing damaged guardrail infrastructure documented in accompanying photographs, with the primary goal of restoring highway safety infrastructure to its optimal condition.