Description
The Ames Laboratory is seeking a contractor to perform concrete sidewalk repair work. The contractor will be required to provide a fixed-price proposal for the work, which will be performed in accordance with the Appendix B – Contractor Requirements dated April 21, 2026. The work will commence as negotiated after the notice to proceed has been issued and will be completed no later than 9/25/2026. The contractor will be required to provide certificates of insurance, a payment bond, and a performance bond if the contract exceeds $150,000.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must have a record of good safety performance to be determined responsible and eligible for contract award.
• The contractor must comply with the Buy American Act and use only domestic construction materials.
• The contractor must submit a cost proposal, acknowledgement and acceptance of terms and conditions, and other required documents.
• The selection criteria for this project will be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).
• The non-cost factors that will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable for the technical evaluation of proposals include past performance/reference checks, approved contractor safety and quality assurance information, compliance with project timeline, and exceptions taken to RFP terms and conditions.