Construction of Concrete Loading Dock at DOT Ames South Lot.

The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a qualified contractor to design, furnish, and construct a new concrete loading dock at its Ames South lot (800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA). The scope includes removal of existing railroad ties, earthwork, and the complete installation of a 4‑ft‑thick, 4000 psi cast‑in‑place concrete dock, complete with reinforcement, formwork, concrete finishing, and related concrete‑related services such as joint installation, curing, and on‑site testing. Work must be performed Monday‑Friday, 07:00‑16:30, under direct DOT supervision, and follow Iowa Administrative Code 761‑20 and the attached project manual. • Construct a 4‑ft‑thick, 4000 psi concrete loading dock (≈ 96 ft length) with full reinforcement and concrete‑finish specifications. • Remove existing railroad ties, perform required earthwork, and install granular fill under the slab. • Provide all materials, equipment, labor, testing, and supervision; comply with DOT inspection schedule and deliver the completed dock by 30 Jun 2027. • Must submit a sealed bid by 10 Nov 2026, provide performance/payment bonds (if contract ≥ $25,000), and meet labor registration requirements.