Electrical upgrade and new backup generator at the Marion Maintenance Garage

 We highly recommend online submission of responses and questions. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.   ADDENDUM 1 EXTENDS THE QUESTION CUT-OFF DATE TO AUGUST 27, 2024.   Award: It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible contractor whose submitted quote 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.  
A Bid Bond is not required for this solicitation. The Awarded vendor will be required to provide a Performance Bond as indicated on Attribute #12.  
Overview: The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for an Iowa licensed electrical contractor to provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary for an electrical upgrade throughout the building as per the attached plans and specifications. Contractor to also provide and install a new backup generator at the IDOT Marion Maintenance Facility as per plans/specifications attached in this solicitation. Project includes removal and disposal of interior existing backup generator.     Site Address: 5801 Linn Aire Avenue Marion, IA 52302   Estimated Start Date: September 15, 2024 (This is the estimated start date after all required documents are received, ie., insurance, performance bond and signed contract).   Estimated Completion Date: October 30, 2025 (This includes resolution to all punch list items, inspections and DOT acceptance typically used in construction bids).   NOTE: Contractors to propose a suggested revised completion date, taking into consideration winter weather conditions. This is a required Attribute. See Attribute #11.  
Communication: Until the contract is awarded the sole point of contact for this project is Teri Schulz (see bid contract information) any and all questions related to this project are to be submitted to Teri Schulz through the IONwave Bid system on or before 8/27/24 at 10:00 pm CT.   Site visits: A site visit is recommended. To schedule a site visit please email contact@example.gov with the date and time you would like to visit. Please give 24 hours notice in advance of the date/time you want to visit so Teri can coordinate with the DOT Garage. Any questions that arise during the site visit are to be emailed to Teri Schulz or submitted under the questions tab in the solicitation as this is the preferred method.     Warranty: Refer to specifications on the Attachment Tab for warranty requirements.  
This is project is exempt from state sales tax.       Davis Beacon Wages Do Not Apply
 
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