Emmetsburg Maintenance Garage-Construction of new heating & cooling system, window replacements & electrical upgrade, including generator

 We highly recommend online submission of responses and questions. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.   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 Prime Contractor to provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the following at the Emmetsburg Maintenance Garage per the Plans and specifications attached. This project will be broken out into two phases as indicated on the Bid Line Items Tab. NOTE: Phase 1 does not have to be complete before Phase 2 begins.   
  Estimated Start Date: October 14, 2024.
  BASE BID Phase 1: Construction of a new heating and cooling system.       Phase 1 Estimated Completion Date: 12/12/2024    BASE BID Phase 2: Provide and install electrical upgrade with generator and window replacement.      Phase 2 Estimated Completion Date: 03/30/2026.     BID ALTERNATE: Provide and install new interior lighting. Removal and proper disposal of existing lighting to be done by Contractor.      Bid Alternate Estimated Completion Date: 03/30/2026.      ALL LINES ARE TIED   NOTE: Contractors may propose a suggested revised completion date, taking into consideration winter weather conditions. 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 9/9/24 at 10:00 pm CT.   Site visits: A site visit is HIGHLY 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.  
Emmetsburg Maintenance Garage Hours: September-April: M-F. 7:00 AM-3:30 PM  
    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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