Warehouse Dock Leveler

Agency: State Government of Iowa
State: Iowa
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 20 - Ship and Marine Equipment
  • 39 - Materials Handling Equipment
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Opps ID: NBD14719589536896113
Posted Date: Dec 11, 2023
Due Date: Dec 15, 2023
Solicitation No: RFB FY2024 #194
Source: Members Only
Bid Information
Type Request for Bid - Informal - Construction
Status Issued
Number RFB FY2024 #194 Addendum 1 (Warehouse Dock Leveler)
Issue Date & Time 11/29/2023 10:03:23 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time 12/15/2023 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes

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Overview: The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking bids for an electric hydraulic dock leveler with bumpers at the Warehouse located at 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010.
Scope: Provide and install electric hydraulic dock leveler with bumpers to existing precast concrete wall. Minimum 25,000 lb load capacity with 72” useable width. Electrical requirements 115 V, 3/4 HP. Please see RFB FY2024 #194 Scope & Specifications Packet under Attachments tab.
Award: It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submitted quotation 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.

Questions: All questions related to this project are to be submitted through the ION Wave Bid system on or before the cut off date and time as indicated in the solicitation.

Start date -1/1/2024

End date- 3/31/2024 (This includes re solution to all punch list items, inspections and DOT acceptance typically used in construction bids).

C ontractor is required to provide all materials, equipment and labor for the removal and replacement of material as per plans/specifications outlined on the Line Item tab. This includes the disposal of all debris off site.

Site Visits: A site visit is not required, but will be accommodated if needed prior to submitting a bid to ensure the vendor has access to view the job site. To schedule a site visit, contractors must contact the Purchasing Agent overseeing the bid at julie.brown@iowadot.us with a date and time of when you want to conduct a site visit. Contractors will be required to bring their own equipment needed for the site visit.

Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.
This is a tax exempt project.
Contact Information
Name Julie Brown
Address 800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Phone 1 (515) 239-1892
Fax
Email julie.brown@iowadot.us

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RFB FY2024 #194 Addendum 1
Warehouse Dock Leveler
Issue Date: 11/29/2023
Questions Deadline: 12/13/2023 01:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/15/2023 01:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Julie Brown
Address: Purchasing Section
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 1 (515) 239-1892
Email: julie.brown@iowadot.us
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RFB FY2024 #194 Addendum 1
Event Information
Number:
RFB FY2024 #194 Addendum 1
Title:
Warehouse Dock Leveler
Type:
Request for Bid - Informal - Construction
Issue Date:
11/29/2023
Question Deadline: 12/13/2023 01:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/15/2023 01:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
We highly recommend online submission of responses. This expedites the
process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.
If you are not yet a registered supplier in ION Wave, please click this link
https://iowadotebid.ionwave.net/Login.aspx to register for participation and full
access to all documents.
Overview: The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking bids for an electric
hydraulic dock leveler with bumpers at the Warehouse located at 800 Lincoln Way,
Ames, IA 50010.
Scope: Provide and install electric hydraulic dock leveler with bumpers to existing
precast concrete wall. Minimum 25,000 lb load capacity with 72” useable width.
Electrical requirements 115 V, 3/4 HP. Please see RFB FY2024 #194 Scope &
Specifications Packet under Attachments tab.
Award: It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible
bidder whose submitted quotation 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.
Questions: All questions related to this project are to be submitted through the ION
Wave Bid system on or before the cut off date and time as indicated in the
solicitation.
Start date -1/1/2024
End date- 3/31/2024 (This includes resolution to all punch list items, inspections and
DOT acceptance typically used in construction bids).
Contractor is required to provide all materials, equipment and labor for the removal
and replacement of material as per plans/specifications outlined on the Line Item
tab. This includes the disposal of all debris off site.
Page 2 of 9 pages
Site Visits: A site visit is not required, but will be accommodated if needed prior to
submitting a bid to ensure the vendor has access to view the job site. To schedule a
Deadline: 12/15/2023 01:00 PM (CT)
RFB FY2024 #194 Addendum 1
site visit, contractors must contact the Purchasing Agent overseeing the bid at
julie.brown@iowadot.us with a date and time of when you want to conduct a site visit.
Contractors will be required to bring their own equipment needed for the site visit.
Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.
This is a tax exempt project.
Ship To Information
Address: Warehouse
800 Lincoln Way
Ames 50010
Bid Activities
Pre-bid Request for Approval of Products or Materials
9/12/2023 10:00:00 PM (CT)
Please have all Pre-bid Request for Approval of Products of Materials submitted no later than 9/12/23 at 10:00PM.
Bid Attachments
standardterms_informal 1_18_22.pdf
Standard Bid Terms and Conditions - Informal
Dock Leveler Scope of Work and Specifications.pdf
Dock Leveler Scope of Work and Specifications
Prebid_Request_for_Approval_#194.pdf
Pre-bid Request for Approval of Products and Materials
RFB#194ad1.pdf
RFB #194 Addendum 1
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Requested Attachments
Certificate of Insurance
(Attachment required)
Please attached completed Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Iowa Department Transportation as the
Certificate Holder.
Bid Attributes
1 Bid Certification- Informal
Bidder certifies that-
-All materials, equipment, goods and/or services offered meet or exceed the specifications and requirements and
will be supplied in accordance with the entire contents of this solicitation including delivery schedules.
- No relationship exists or will exist during the contract period between the Contractor and the Iowa DOT or any
Participating Agencies that interferes with fair competition or constitutes a conflict of interest.
I have read, understand and hereby certify
(Required: Check if applicable)
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2 Acceptance of Standard Terms and Conditions
Please see attachments tab for Standard Terms and Conditions. Please acknowledge you have read, understand
and accept the standard terms and conditions.
I have read, understand and accept
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Performance and Payment Bond
If the contracted amount is $25,000 or more, the successful Bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond
covering the faithful performance of 100% of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder.
Iowa DOT will provide the Performance and Payment Bond Form 131070 upon contract award.
A Resident Commission Agent or attorney-in-fact must file a copy of the power of attorney.
I have read and understand.
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 Power of Attorney
Attorney-in-fact who signs the Proposal Guaranty and/or Performance Bond must file with each bond a certified and
effectively dated copy of the Power of Attorney.
5 Labor Relations
All Bidders, before entering into a contract with the Department, must be registered with the Division of Labor in the
Iowa Department of Workforce Development (515-281-3606) according to chapter 91C, Code of Iowa 2015. This
pertains to contractor’s who engage in the business of construction.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
6 Fabricated or Custom-Built Materials Lead Time
All Bidders must provide a lead time on any fabricated or custom-built product or products that will impact the
project timeline. Lead times are to be listed for each fabricated product, including estimated product delivery on the
Schedule of Prices.
If no critical fabricated or custom-built products are needed for the project, bidders must simply indicate “Not
applicable or N/A in the Schedule of Prices. This indicated no known additional time for readily available materials
and products needed for the project.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
7 Project Period
If your company has indicated a product or materials lead time as indicated in the above attribute #6, please
provide the estimated number of days needed to complete the project as indicated in this proposal, once you have
materials readily available.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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8 Request for Pre-bid substitutions for products or materials
The Request for Pre-bid substitution for product or materials form must be submitted by the date indicated on the
timeline to be considered for review.
By submitting the pre-bid substitution form, Bidders certify the proposed substitution:
Meets or exceeds the specifications or performance of the specified product
Has an equal or superior warranty
Has equal or superior maintenance or service plan
Has available replacement parts, as applicable
Will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule
Does not affect dimensions or functional clearances
9 Contractor Guarantee
The Contractor must guarantee all work executed under this contract, both as the workmanship and materials, for a
period of twelve (12) months after the substantial completion date. Neither the final payment nor any provision of
the contract documents must relieve the Contractor of responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The
Contractor must remedy any defect thereto and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which must
appear within a period of one (1) year from the date of the final acceptance. With one month remaining in the
guarantee period, the Contractor must notify the Iowa DOT and set up a complete walk-through inspection.
All materials, items of equipment, and workmanship furnished under this division of the specifications must carry the standard
warranty against all defects in material and workmanship. Any fault due to defective or improper material, equipment, or
workmanship which may develop, must be made good, forthwith.
The Guarantee must include, but not be limited to the following elements and services:
1. Repair or replace defective materials, equipment, workmanship and installation that develops within the
guarantee period, promptly and to Iowa DOT's satisfaction and correct damage caused in making
necessary repairs and replacements, including all other damage done to areas, materials, and other
systems resulting from the failure or defect, under guarantee by and at the expense of the Contractor.
2. Replace material or equipment that requires excessive service during guarantee period, as defined
and as directed by the Iowa DOT.
3. Make all service calls, replacements, repairs and adjustments during the guarantee period without cost
to the Iowa DOT.
I have read and understand.
(Required: Check if applicable)
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