Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFQ009460-01
Iowa Solicits Construction of Temporary Gravel Access Road at Newton Correctional Facility
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
RFQ009460-01
NAICS
237310
The State of Iowa is seeking a contractor to construct a temporary gravel access road at the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Procurement Office - Products and Materials Requested: - Class A road stone gravel (8-inch depth), delivered and placed on-site - Geogrid material for road stabilization - Services Requested: - Construction of a 700-foot by 10-foot gravel access road with a 30x30-foot turnaround (base bid) - Optional extension: additional 450-foot by 10-foot gravel road (alternate bid) - Stripping topsoil, subgrade compaction, geogrid installation, gravel application, and re-spreading topsoil at shoulders - All personnel must pass background checks and complete PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) training with a quiz - Pricing and Contract Requirements: - Lump sum pricing for construction and unit cost per ton of gravel (delivered and placed) - All freight costs must be included (FOB Destination, Freight Pre-Paid) - Performance and payment bonds, and specific insurance coverage required - Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed on-site at the Newton Correctional Facility - Strict personnel security and training requirements - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation
Description
The State of Iowa is soliciting quotes for a contractor to provide a temporary gravel access road at the Newton Correctional Facility located at 307 60th Avenue, Newton, IA 50208. The scope includes stripping topsoil, subgrade compaction, placing geogrid beneath gravel, applying Class A road stone gravel, and re-spreading topsoil at the road shoulders. All work must be completed on-site, with personnel passing background checks and PREA training. The project must be completed by May 29, 2026, and quotes are due by May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT.