45-Foot Semi Van Trailers

Location: Iowa
Posted: Nov 18, 2024
Due: Dec 9, 2024
Agency: State Government of Iowa
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No: RFB FY2025 #039
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Bid Information

Type Request for Bid - Formal
Status Issued
Number RFB FY2025 #039 (45-Foot Semi Van Trailers)
Issue Date & Time 11/18/2024 01:00:01 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 12/9/2024 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date 12/2/2024 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes
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Communication:

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All questions must be directed solely to the purchasing agent listed in the bid opportunity. We encourage vendor to upload all questions on or before the question cut off due date and time in ION wave. 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.

Responders are to submit requested information with in 3 business days.
Approved Brands:
Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance.
Pre-Bid substitution Form:
DOT is allowing for pre-bid substitutions. Responders must submit the Pre-Bid Substitution Request for Approval of Material or Product Form, including alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance. The form can be found in the attachment tab and instruction are located in the activity tab as well as on the form. All submissions must be received on or before the date and time listed on the form to be considered for evaluation.
Contract Award
One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied.  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.

Bid opening will be held virtually on December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm CST.

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Contact Information
Name Jean Gustafson
Address 800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Phone 1 (515) 239-1173
Fax
Email jean.gustafson@iowadot.us
Bid Documents
Document name Format
Bid Invitation
Acrobat / PDF
Bid Attachments
File Name Description File Size
standardterms_formal 1_18_22.pdf (please login to view this document) Standard Bid Terms and Conditions - Formal 207 KB
Van Trailer specification.pdf
Van Trailer w/Liftgate Specifications 226 KB
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