2026 Statewide Bridge Design On-Call
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Due: | May 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa DOT |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 356 |
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Brief Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Bridges and Structures Bureau (BSB) is interested in entering into a professional services contracts with up to seven consultants, split between Limited and Unlimited classes, to provide a broad range of services statewide. Consultants meeting the requirements shown in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are eligible to respond. Those not eligible to apply as a prime or subconsultant include current Bridges & Structures Bureau Unlimited on-call consultants: Selected April 2025 – Michael Baker Jr, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR Engineering, Inc.; Selected April 2024 – Stanley Consultants, Inc., HNTB Corporation, and McClure Engineering Associates. Additionally, those not eligible include Bridges & Structures Bureau Limited on-call consultants selected April 2025: Schemmer Associates Inc., Foth Infrastructure & Environment, Jacobs Engineering Group, Kirkham, Michael, and Associates, Inc., Modjeski & Masters, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., TranSystems Corp., JEO Consulting Group. The “Unlimited” selection designates services typically at a higher complexity than the “Limited” selection. The selection of statewide on-call consultants is desired to provide flexibility with BSB production schedule needs. If your company is interested in providing the described services, please submit a proposal addressing the requirements.
SERVICES REQUESTED: 2026 Statewide Bridge Design On-Call
COUNTY: Statewide
ROUTE: N/A
LOCATION: Various
CLOSING DATE: 5/13/2026
CONTACT PERSON: Adam Haar
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
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2026 Statewide Bridge Design On-Call
Request For Proposal
Iowa Department of Transportation
Introduction
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Bridges and Structures Bureau (BSB)
is interested in entering into a professional services contracts with up to seven consultants, split
between Limited and Unlimited classes, to provide a broad range of services statewide.
Consultants meeting the requirements shown in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are eligible to
respond.
Those not eligible to apply as a prime or subconsultant include current Bridges & Structures
Bureau Unlimited on-call consultants: Selected April 2025 – Michael Baker Jr, Burns &
McDonnell, and HDR Engineering, Inc.; Selected April 2024 – Stanley Consultants, Inc., HNTB
Corporation, and McClure Engineering Associates. Additionally, those not eligible include
Bridges & Structures Bureau Limited on-call consultants selected April 2025: Schemmer
Associates Inc., Foth Infrastructure & Environment, Jacobs Engineering Group, Kirkham,
Michael, and Associates, Inc., Modjeski & Masters, AECOM Technical Services, Inc.,
TranSystems Corp., JEO Consulting Group. The “Unlimited” selection designates services
typically at a higher complexity than the “Limited” selection.
The selection of statewide on-call consultants is desired to provide flexibility with BSB
production schedule needs. If your company is interested in providing the described services,
please submit a proposal addressing the requirements.
Project Scope
The Iowa DOT will coordinate with the selected firms on a project by project basis to determine
the scope of services required for a specific project. The requested services may include:
• Preliminary and/or final design for new or replacement bridges
• Preliminary and/or final design for new or replacement RCB culverts or extensions or
repairs
• Drainage design
• Concept statements and/or structural and roadway final design for bridge rehabilitation or
repairs
• Concept statements and/or structural and roadway final design for bridge deck overlays
• Emergency repairs
• Updates to Bridges & Structures Bureau standards
• ABC (Accelerated Bridge Construction) projects
• Design check services of work designed and detailed by Iowa DOT staff
• Other miscellaneous bridge discipline related work as shown in the Iowa DOT’s Policy
and Procedure Manual, Policy No. 300.04, Appendix A Work Category Descriptions,
Minimum Qualification Standards and Administering Offices
Contract Information
The Iowa DOT anticipates that the selection process will be completed by the end of May, 2026.
Negotiation with the selected consultants will begin upon notice that the selection process is
completed. The selected “Unlimited” consultants will perform on-call agreements for a period of
three (3) years from the date of selection. The selected “Limited” consultants will perform on-
call agreements for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of selection. Annual work
quantity for the “Unlimited” selection will be on the order of two and a half times that of the
“Limited” designation. Selected firms will be eligible for and potentially tasked with projects
that are suited to their strengths. When projects are identified, the consultant will be allowed to
employ sub-consultants that fit the project need.
The selected firms are required to use the software as specified and periodically updated in
accordance with the Department’s specifications in the Design Manual. The current
specifications can be found at: LRFDBridgeDesignManual.pdf (iowadot.gov) See Article 1.13
Software.
The contract types and payment methods are defined in the Iowa DOT’s Policy and Procedure
Manual, Policy No. 300.12, Appendix A. This RFP does not establish a fixed amount of work or
a contract value for these services. Expenditures will vary dependent upon the number and
magnitude of work orders over the contract period. The Department will not guarantee the
amount of work or contract value. The following fee payment methods may be used:
• Lump sum, in certain instances where costs are limited to $50,000
• Fixed overhead, where costs are limited to approximately $200,000 or of “shorter”
duration
• Cost plus fixed fee with annually adjusted overhead, where parameters exceed the
previous fixed overhead entry
General Requirements
The consultant and their subconsultants are required to meet the requirements of specified work
categories as defined in the Iowa DOT’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Policy No. 300.04, at the
time of contract execution, and for the duration of the contract. Qualifications will be assessed
during review of proposals; no prequalification submissions are necessary. Work under this
contract will require the consultant team to meet the minimum qualifications standards of the
following work categories:
For the Unlimited selection, the prime consultant shall have experience in work categories:
• 216 (Non-Standard, Non-Steel Bridge Design)
• 217 (Steel Bridge Design)
• 323 (Hydraulic and Hydrologic Studies)
Additionally, the prime consultant or the sub-consultant(s) must have experience in the
following engineering services that may be coupled with the bridge work on a project:
• Preliminary engineering work such as preparation of project concepts, field
examinations and preparation of type, size and location (TS&L) drawings (no specific
prequalification)
• 322 (Complex Hydraulic and Hydrologic Studies)
• Geological services - 321 (Geological and Geophysical Studies)
• Land and engineering surveying - 311 (Land Surveying) and 312 (Engineering
Surveying)
• Highway design - 213 (Highway Design – Major Facility)
• Bridge construction inspection/observation and roadway construction inspection –
221 (Highway Roadway Construction) and 222 (Bridge Construction)
For the Limited selection, the prime consultant will be expected to perform bridge
engineering services as listed in the Introduction for work categories:
• 216 (Non-Standard, Non-Steel Bridge Design)
• 323 (Hydraulic and Hydrologic Studies)
Additionally, the prime consultant or the sub-consultant(s) must have experience in the
following engineering services that may be coupled with the bridge work on a project:
• Preliminary engineering work such as preparation of project concepts, field
examinations and preparation of type, size and location (TS&L) drawings (no specific
prequalification)
• Geological services - 321 (Geological and Geophysical Studies)
• Land and engineering surveying - 311 (Land Surveying) and 312 (Engineering
Surveying)
• Highway design - 213 (Highway Design – Major Facility)
• Bridge construction inspection/observation and roadway construction inspection –
221 (Highway Roadway Construction) and 222 (Bridge Construction)
Failure to meet the requirements during the contract will result in cancellation of any remaining
portion of the contract.
It is the policy of the Iowa DOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted
Small Businesses (TSBs) shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the
performance of Iowa DOT contracts. Funding of the work under this contract is not expected to
involve federal-aid highway funds. No DBE goal (0%) is established at this time. Although a
DBE / TSB goal is not established, the Department still encourages the spirit of the program to
be incorporated in the proposed contract whenever possible. In the event DBE participation is
required on a particular contract, the goal will be established as part of the negotiation.
Selection Information
The Selection Committee anticipates selecting two (2) “Unlimited” and five (5) “Limited”
consultant companies. Consultants should indicate their desire to be selected for the
“Unlimited,” “Limited,” or both. Additional firms may be recommended to provide the
necessary capacity to address the expected workload.
Emphasis should be placed upon providing information concerning your proposed project
approach, similar projects your firm has recently performed and the availability and
qualifications of your key staff. The proposal may include additional information, as deemed
appropriate, subject to the overall length restriction established in Proposal Requirements.
The selection committee will review and evaluate the proposals submitted based on the
following criteria and the weighted value assigned to each. Include a detailed statement for each
evaluation criteria.
Project Team Structure, Qualifications, and Availability - 25 points
• Identify staff who would be designated or available to perform work related to this RFP
via an organizational chart. Designate the Project Manager. List credentials with brief
resume indicating qualifications.
• Provide examples of the Project Team’s ability to meet accelerated delivery for projects.
• Describe resources available for BSB projects. Include current workload (major
assignments), deadlines, and commitment of key staff.
• Demonstrate capacity to deliver anticipated contract work.
Qualifications to Perform Work with BSB – 30 points
• Consultants need not have experience with all the types of projects listed above in
“Project Scope” to be considered responsive. The RFP reply should demonstrate the
Consultant staffs’ breadth of experience and capabilities with projects.
• Staff intended to perform the work should be knowledgeable with IA DOT policies and
standards, primarily the Bridges & Structures Bridge Design Manual.
• There will not be any location restriction on consultant companies who wish to respond
to this RFP. While not required to be “local” to Iowa or in close proximity, it is
considered a benefit to be close to the work being performed for purpose of site visits.
Past Performance and Reasons for Selection - 25 points
• Convey / demonstrate your company’s quality of work for similar projects described in
“Project Scope”.
• Provide a listing of reasons your company stands out among others in providing these
intended services for BSB.
Certifications, Compatibility, and MicroStation CONNECT - 20 points
• Conflict of Interest – Prime and Subconsultants have no known conflict of interest that
would impact efforts to serve Iowa DOT on this on-call contract.
• Software, Equipment & Technology – Prime and Subconsultants use software that is
compatible with the BSB’s software on projects.
• Describe your company's status with integration of utilizing MicroStation CONNECT
The selection committee does not anticipate the need for oral interviews.
Contacting any selection team member other than the RFP contact person is inappropriate.
Scheduling marketing meetings with the Iowa DOT Bridges and Structures Bureau while this
RFP is active is also considered inappropriate.
Proposal Requirements
Please provide the following information in the order listed:
1. All responders must provide adequate information on the response’s cover page to
clearly identify the submittal is for the 2026 Statewide Bridge Design On-Call RFP
along with the replying firm and an email for the point of contact for the firm.
2. Include your firm’s approach to addressing the identified tasks, your eligibility to meet
the requirements of the “Required Work Categories” for the work you intend to perform,
your understanding of the project’s scope, key issues and relevancy to Iowa’s
transportation system. Briefly discuss similar projects the members on your team have
completed in the past five years. This listing should be limited to the three most
applicable projects.
3. Include the name, qualifications, experience, office address and availability of the
contract manager as well as the manager in charge of each major work task. This
information should include the identification of similar projects managed or participated
in by these individuals. The selection of a contract manager and work task managers by a
firm will constitute a commitment by that firm and NO substitute managers will be
allowed without prior written approval by the Iowa DOT.
4. Include experience and qualifications as related to the “Required Work Categories” for
any sub-consultants to be used and work they will perform.
5. Include a detailed resume, summary of current workload and a time commitment for
each professional or technical person to be assigned to the project. Identify the principal
or manager who will serve as the project manager.
6. The location of the office where the majority of work will be performed or from which a
majority of resources will be dispatched.
7. A disclosure of all work for other clients that may be affected by work on the proposed
contract to avoid a potential conflict of interest.
8. Inclusion of promotional literature of a general nature will not be considered in the
selection process.
9. If applicable, include a statement that the consultant will meet the DBE goal. If the
consultant cannot meet the minimum goal, include a commitment statement for the
percentage of participation that they can meet.
The proposal may include additional information, as deemed appropriate, subject to the overall
length restriction established in Proposal Requirements.
Cost information should not be submitted as part of the proposal, and if submitted, will not be
considered. Inclusion of promotional literature of a general nature will also not be considered in
the selection process.
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