Communication Tower Removal Services

Overview The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for Communication Tower Removal Services for 5 towers as defined on the scope of work attached on the 'Buyer Attachments' section of this RFB. The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. Shipping Terms Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination. Award - Cost and Other Factors It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity. Contract Award One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied. Notification of Intent to Award After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. Communication Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board. Responses to questions will be posted on the Q&A Board. Contract Term DOT estimated start date: 9-14-26 DOT estimated completion date: 12-31-26 DOT Responsibility-Inspection and Supervision All work shall be according to the approved design and shall be under the direct supervision of the Iowa DOT. Periodic site inspections will be carried on by the Iowa DOT with the Contractor to ensure coordination of the project. The Iowa DOT point of contact after the contract award shall be determined. Site Visits A site visit is Recommended. Contractor must inform Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us 24 hours prior to site visit. Any questions that arise during the site visit must be submitted through the Q & A Board on the solicitation or emailed to Teri Schulz. Contractors can visit the sites during Iowa DOT business hours Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm CT. No considerations or revision in the contract price or scope of the project will be considered by the Iowa DOT for any item which could have been revealed by a thorough on-site inspection and examination. Tax Exemption The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request. Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. _______________________________________________________________ Bid Opening Date: August 27, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm CT Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign. TEAMS-BID OPENING Meeting ID: 267 420 990 558 395 Passcode: n96jG7Le Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,644764249# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 644 764 249# Those who join the public bid opening after 1:00 pm CT may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.