We highly recommend online submission of responses.
This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier.
The Iowa DOT is seeking service providers to develop a custom web application that will house content currently being presented within the Electronic Ticket Handling System.
Responders are to open each Tab of this proposal in Ion Wave from left to right when submitting responses to insure all requirements are seen.
Response can be multiple labeled document attachments or a single master document (preferred) as long as the document is electronically searchable and material is clearly labeled in a table of contents.
Communications:
All questions must be directed solely to the purchasing agent listed in the bid opportunity. Inquiries must be submitted within the Ion Wave system. Written, phoned, or faxed bids can be accepted only if responder does not have the means to submit electronically. Responders must contact the agent assigned to the bid opportunity. In all cases, written communication will take precedence over verbal communication.
Contract Award
A committee is established for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating proposed responses based on a set of criteria outlined in this RFP. Evaluation criteria will define categories with assigned weighted values to be used as a scoring measure to determine the best overall solution for the Department based on technical expertise and price, including, but not limited to the criteria outlined in this RFP (See attribute #13).
The award shall be offered to a firm whose properly submitted compliant response best meets the requirements of the solicitation and receives the highest overall score of the weighted criteria.
The DOT reserves the right to award multiple contracts from this RFP.
Contract
The Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for five (5) additional renewals in twelve (12) month increments.
Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign. During an RFP opening the only information that will be shared is the name of the companies that responded to the proposal and next steps.
Bid Opening Date January 23, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 515-817-6093,,817738327# United States, Iowa City
Phone Conference ID: 817 738 327#
Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.
