Fuel Tanks for Elkader & Missouri Valley Maintenance Garages

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of two fuel tanks as per attached specifications (Buyer Attachment). One fuel tank to be delivered to Elkader MG & one to Missouri Valley MG. Tanks must be new - not used or pre-owned.

Estimated concrete pad size for both location is 20'x20'.

One fuel tank to be delivered to Elkader MG & one to Missouri Valley MG. Tanks must be new - not used or pre-owned. Bidders must upload submittals/tank specifications as required by the Submittals 'Prerequisite.'

Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.

Iowa DOT will purchase one tank for each site, either 3,000 or 4,000 gallon, at Department discretion.

Fuel Tank Specifications

• Tanks must be new – not pre-owned or used.
• Double wall tanks should be clean when delivered. This means the tank is free from foreign material such as rust, sediment, water, and traces of products previously held by the tank.
• Tanks will need 2 emergency vents and a pressure vacuum vent.
• Tanks must have fuel gauges to properly measure & maintain gallons.
• Tanks must be fully operable upon delivery.
• 30 gal/minute pump w/high volume meter, 17-20 ft. hose, high volume automatic nozzle w/shut off and high-volume filter head & assembly to work w/30 gal/minute pump.
• Requested tank size(s) will be specified within the bid opportunity and may vary by site.
• Iowa DOT will be responsible for registering the delivered tank in their name with the Iowa State Fire Marshal. Iowa DOT will also be required to submit an Aboveground Storage Tank Plan Review Application form with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).

The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission 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.

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.

Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board.

Line items are not tied. Award will be made by line item. Contractor may bid on one or all items within a group.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request.

Bid Opening

Date: November 23, 2026, Time: 1:00PM Central. Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone.