Missouri Valley-Construction of 1500 Ton Salt Storage Building.

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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.  
Overview The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for an Iowa licensed contractor to construct a new 1500 ton salt storage structure at the Missouri Valley Maintenance Garage location, as per the attached plans and specifications. Work to be done during regular working hours and days M - F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm CT, coordinating with site supervisor for day-to-day operations.  

  Site location: 2308 Hwy 30E Missouri Valley, IA 51555     A Bid Bond is not required for this solicitation. A Performance Bond will be required of only the Awarded Contractor (see Attribute #3).  
DOT Estimated Start Date: September 23, 2024 This is the onsite start date, Awarded contract may provide submittals following the Notice to Proceed. (This is the estimated start date after all required documents are received (i.e., Insurance, performance bond and vendor signed contract)     Estimated Completion date: June 27, 2025 (This includes resolution to all punch list items, inspections and DOT acceptance typically used in construction bids).
    Inspection by Iowa State Building Code Bureau.  

Awarded Contractor to adhere to warranty as defined in specifications.  
Awarded contractor must be an Iowa licensed, bonded and insured contractor. Electricians must also be Iowa licenses bonded and insured.  
 
Communication: Until a contract is awarded the sole point of contact for the solicitation is the Purchasing Agent identified in the solicitation. All questions must be uploaded on the IONWave bid system or directed solely to Teri Schulz at contact@example.gov on or before the Question Cut-off Date. Responses to questions will be communicated out to vendors via DOT’s ION wave bid system.  
Responses shall be submitted within DOT’s IONwave Bid System or signed and prepared in ink or typewritten in the solicitation documents provided. Telephonic, email or facsimile responses shall not be considered.  
 
NOTE: If applicable, Contractors to propose a suggested revised completion date taking into consideration winter weather conditions. This is a required Attribute. See Attribute #11.  
Site Visits: A site visit is recommended. Site visits must be completed prior to August 23, 2024. To schedule a site visit contractors must contact Teri Schulz at contact@example.gov and Kyle Williams at contact@example.gov with a date and time of when you want a site visit. Contractors will be required to bring their own equipment needed for the site visit.  

Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.      

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Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. CT  
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