2026 Bridge Inspections

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Feb 11, 2026
Due:	Mar 11, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa DOT
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
Solicitation No:	352
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Brief Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Bridges and Structures Bureau is interested in entering into a professional services contract with up to four consultants to provide bridge inspection services for work on 2026 bridge inspection projects. If your firm is interested in providing the described services, please submit a proposal stating your ability and availability to complete this work.

SERVICES REQUESTED: 2026 Bridge Inspections

COUNTY: Statewide

ROUTE: N/A

LOCATION: Various

CLOSING DATE: 3/11/2026

CONTACT PERSON: Adam Haar

CONTRACT DURATION: Project Completion

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2026 Bridge Inspections

Request For Proposal

Iowa Department of Transportation

Introduction

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Bridges and Structures Bureau is interested

in entering into a professional services contract with up to four consultants to provide bridge

inspection services for work on 2026 bridge inspection projects. If your firm is interested in

providing the described services, please submit a proposal stating your ability and availability to

complete this work.

Project Background

Up to four consultants will be selected to inspect a total of seven bridges. The first selection

(Selection A) will include inspection of the two I-74 Bridges over the Mississippi River in Scott

County. The second selection (Selection B) will include inspection of the I-80 Bridges over the

Missouri River in Pottawattamie County and the US 34 Bridge over the Missouri River in Mills

County. The third selection (Selection C) will include inspection of the US 61 Bridge over the

Mississippi River in Dubuque County and the US 77 Bridge over the Missouri River in

Woodbury County. The fourth selection (Selection D) will include inspection of the Iowa 12

viaduct in Woodbury County and the attached ramp. A description of the bridges is as follows:

Selection A

I-74 EB over the Mississippi River, FHWA No. 47291 – 72’ x 3396’ arch bridge, 795’ arch span

with girder approaches, constructed 2021

I-74 WB over the Mississippi River, FHWA No. 47281 – 72’ x 3386’ arch bridge, 795’ arch

span with girder approaches, constructed 2020

Selection B

I-80 WB over the Missouri River, FHWA No. 45082 – 76’ x 2468’ welded steel girder bridge,

constructed 1972

I-80 EB over the Missouri River, FHWA No. 609905 – 76’ x 2468’ welded steel girder bridge,

constructed 2011

US 34 over the Missouri River, FHWA No. 700110 – 86’ x 3282’ welded steel girder bridge

with PPCB approach spans, constructed in 2014

Selection C

US 61 over the Mississippi River, FHWA No. 604440 – 70’ x 2950’ tied arch, 670’ main span

with girder approaches, constructed 1982

US 77 over the Missouri River, FHWA No. 52811 – 63’ x 1502’ tied arch, 425’ main span with

girder approaches, constructed 1981

Selection D

Iowa 12 (Gordon Drive) viaduct and ramp, FWHA No. 52830/53010 – 63’ x 3970’ steel girder,

constructed 1936, reconstructed 1967

Full plans and previous inspection reports will be provided to the selected consultants.

Project Scope

The inspections are to include a hands-on inspection of fracture critical members and a routine

inspection of the remaining above water portions of the structure following the National Bridge

Inspection Standards (NBIS). The inspection shall provide condition evaluations consistent with

the FHWA Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory and element level defect quantities

in accordance with the Iowa DOT Bridge Element Inspection Guide. Inspection of portions of

the substructure below water or ground is not included in this work. The consultants selected

shall be responsible for all portions of the inspection including developing and implementing a

quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) plan. The consultants selected will be required to

provide documentation that the personnel involved in the inspection meet the qualifications of

the NBIS.

The consultants will be responsible for providing all traffic control and access equipment.

Preference will be given to consultants who demonstrate inspection methods that will minimize

traffic restrictions. Daytime lane closures will not be permitted on the I-74 bridges. All traffic

control will be accordance with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control, Iowa DOT Standard

Road Plans for Traffic Control and Iowa DOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge

Construction. Restrictions on time and days for lane closure may be in place.

Contract Information

The inspections for the I-74, I-80 and US 77 bridges are to be completed in August 2026. The

inspection of the US 61 bridge is to be completed in September 2026. The inspection of the US

34 bridge is to be completed in October 2026. The Iowa 12 viaduct and ramp are to be inspected

in May 2027. Reports are to be completed 45 calendar days following the completion of the

inspections. It is anticipated that work for these selections will be authorized to begin July 1,

2026, on a cost-plus basis.

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. Work under this contract will

require the consultant team to meet the requirements of work category 325 (Bridge Inspection and

Analysis). Qualifications will be assessed during review of proposals; no prequalification is

necessary. 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

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.

A. Staffing:

1. Specific qualifications of project manager - 20%

2. Specific qualifications of team - 15%

B. Past performance with similar types of work - 40%

The evaluation will primarily consider past experience of the identified project manager and staff

that will comprise the project team.

C. Inspection methods - 15%

The evaluation will consider the use of inspection methods that will limit traffic restrictions.

D. Ability to meet schedules - 10%

The selection committee does not anticipate the need for oral interviews.

Contacting any selection team member other than the RFP contact person is inappropriate.

Marketing meetings with the Iowa DOT 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 Bridge Inspections 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. A project schedule outlining the timeline and estimated completion date of each major task

identified in your scope of work. This should include a schedule with a description of all

deliverable products throughout the period. A graphical representation of the proposed

schedule should be included.

7. The location of the office where the majority of work will be performed or from which a

majority of resources will be dispatched.

8. 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.

9. Inclusion of promotional literature of a general nature will not be considered in the

selection process.

10. 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.

The proposal must be submitted as a single electronic PDF and be formatted to print on 8.5” x

11” pages. The proposal must be limited to 25 single-sided pages. All pages will be counted

including: proposal covers, cover letter, dividers, appendices, etc. The maximum size limit of a

proposal is 25 megabytes.

The electronic proposal must be submitted via email to DOT.ConsultantProposals@iowadot.us.

An email will be sent confirming receipt of the proposal within 30 minutes or by 3:30 p.m. on the

submittal deadline date, whichever is later.

Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Any technical questions or questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted via email to

DOT.ConsultantProposals@iowadot.us. Any questions about this RFP must be received by noon

on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Questions and answers regarding this RFP will be posted with

the RFP on the Consultant Utilization website, https://apps.iowadot.gov/rfp.

Any proposal not complying with all requirements stated in the RFP may not be accepted.

Public Records Law

The Iowa DOT will treat all information submitted by a consultant as open records following the

conclusion of the selection process. Open records are public records that are open for public

examination and copying. The Iowa DOT's release of records is governed by Iowa Code Chapter

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