RE-BID Clarinda Maintenance Garage-Construction of New 1500 Ton Salt Storage Building.

We highly recommend online submission of responses. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.   THIS IS A RE-BID SOLICITATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SALT STORAGE STRUCTURE AT THE CLARINDA MAINTENANCE GARAGE. DOT IS RE-BIDDING DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS ON THE ORIGINAL BID.     If you are not yet a registered supplier in IONwave please click this link to register for participation and full access to all documents: https://iowadotebid.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration/PreliminaryInfo.aspx    
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 Construction of new 1500 Ton Salt Storage Building at the Clarinda Maintenance Garage location, as per attached plans and specifications. This bid will consist of a Base Bid and two Alternate Bids.   Alternate 1: Provide Unit Pricing for over-excavation if additional excavation required beyond that identified on plan. (CY).   Alternate 2: Provide Unit Pricing for structural fill if additional structural fill required beyond that identified on plan. (CY).   Work to be done during regular working hours and days M - F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. CT  
Contract Award One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied.
   
DOT Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2024. Onsite work estimated to start on May 12, 2025. (Start date to be coordinated with IDOT Project Manager. This is the estimated start date after all required documents are received (i.e., Insurance, performance bond and vendor signed contract).  
  Completion Date: Project shall be substantially completed on, or before, Ninety-Five (95) calendar days following DOT's approved Substantial Completion Date. Anticipated start date for onsite work is May 12, 2025. (This includes resolution to all punch list items, inspections and DOT acceptance typically used in construction bids).

  See Attribute #13 for Liquidated Damages Requirements.   NOTE: Contractors may propose a suggested revised completion date. See Attribute #12.  
  A Bid Bond is not required for this solicitation. A Performance Bond will be required of only the Awarded Contractor (see Attribute #3).    Inspection by Iowa State Building Code Bureau.  
Required 1 year construction warranty and materials warranty as indicated in specifications.     Awarded contractor must be a licensed, bonded and insured contractor.       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.   Bid 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.  
 
Site Visits: A site visit is recommended prior to submitting a bid. To schedule a site visit contractors must contact Teri Schulz 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. All questions related to site visit should go directly to IONWave or Teri Schulz at contact@example.gov    
Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.  
Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.
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Recommend Pre-Bid:   Date: September 16, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm CT   Join the meeting now
 
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  IDOT Bid Opening: This will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams meeting
    Date: September 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m.   Join the meeting now  

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