Rest Area Tiffin East Bound Façade Renovations

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive sealed bids to remove the existing tile/stucco façade of the East‑bound Tiffin Rest Area and replace it with a rain‑screen fiber‑cement siding system, including cementitious stucco/parging on selected walls and associated masonry, tile, coating, and restoration work. The project will be performed on an occupied rest‑area facility, requiring coordination to minimize disruption to the public and DOT staff. The contract will be awarded based on cost and other factors, with monthly payments up to 97 % of work performed. • Scope includes demolition of existing façade, installation of rain‑screen fiber‑cement panels, stucco/parging, tile removal/installation, masonry repairs, and protective coatings. • Materials covered span brick, stone, tile, cement, adhesives, silicate paints, and environmentally‑certified coatings. • Required qualifications: experience in commercial building exterior renovation, masonry, stucco, tile work, and ability to meet a March‑2027 start with a ~4‑month completion timeline. • Mandatory site visits are recommended (Nov 2 & Nov 4, 2026) and a pre‑bid meeting (Nov 10, 2026) is strongly encouraged. • Bid submission deadline is 17 Nov 2026 1:00 PM CST; all questions must be submitted by that date.