Iowa Impacs #645-DOTRFB-2812-2026

Iowa DOT Water Line Extension for Tama Brine Building and Maintenance Garage

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking bids for a water line extension project at the Tama Maintenance Garage campus in Tama, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) - Project Scope: - Installation of a new 6-inch diameter ductile iron water main from the existing City of Tama water system to the brine building - Add alternate: Installation of a 6-inch HDPE water line from the brine building water service to the maintenance garage - Installation of physical shut off valves, fire hydrants, and water meters (fire hydrants and meters supplied by City of Tama) - Boring under Business Highway 30 and conventional excavation along L Avenue - All materials and methods must meet City of Tama system requirements for possible adoption into the city system - Products/Services Requested: - 6-inch ductile iron water main (installation) - 6-inch HDPE water line (installation, add alternate) - Water meters (supplied by City of Tama, installed by contractor) - Physical shut off valves and fire hydrants (supplied by City of Tama, installed by contractor) - Site supervision and inspection by Iowa DOT and City of Tama - Unique Requirements: - Bidders must submit bids for both the main and alternate water lines - All work must comply with City of Tama specifications - Site visits are highly recommended - Davis-Bacon wages do not apply - Period of Performance: - Construction may not begin before July 1, 2026, and must be completed by October 1, 2026

Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is soliciting competitive bids for the installation of a new 6-inch water main and private water service from the existing City of Tama water system to the brine building located on the Iowa DOT Tama Maintenance Garage campus. The project includes an add alternate to install a new 6-inch HDPE water line from the brine building water service to the maintenance garage. The scope involves boring under Business Highway 30 and conventional excavation along L Avenue to the maintenance garage. The project requires compliance with City of Tama system requirements and includes installation of water meters and shut off valves. The contract term starts July 1, 2026, with completion required by October 1, 2026.

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