This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ames, Iowa. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Unless otherwise specified, a bidder must submit a proposal guaranty/bid bond with each bid as per Article 1102.11 of the Standard Specifications. Per Iowa Code section 423.3 (80), the contracting authority will issue an exemption certificate for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies and equipment used in the performance of the construction contract. Failure to execute a contract and file an acceptable performance bond and certificate of insurance within 30 days of the approval date for awarding the contract will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award and forfeiture of the proposal guaranty. May 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. CDT June 17, 2025 10:00 a.m. CDT July 15, 2025 10:00 a.m. CDT August 19, 2025 10:00 a.m. CDT September 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. On federal-aid projects, where disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goals have been established, the bidder is required to complete and submit form 102115 with the bid documents. On all projects without DBE goals, the contractor must show that affirmative action has been made to seek out and consider DBEs as potential subcontractors. Doc note: The Iowa DOT uses the online as the official repository for bid submittal. The Iowa DOT will ensure this repository is available for a two-hour period prior to the deadline for submission of bids. If there is an interruption of the bid submittal system, or for other reasons as necessary, the Iowa DOT may delay the deadline for bid submissions to allow potential bidders to submit bids. Instructions will be communicated to potential bidders via the online agency notifications page. The Iowa DOT reserves the right to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.