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Bids for this proposal open on letting day (November 17, 2026). Prime contractors must be authorized through Bid Express; see the Iowa DOT current lettings page for letting guidelines and critical dates.
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Proposal
Proposal ID: 31-0206-713 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Call Order: 501
Proposal Work Type: CLEARING AND GRUBBING
DBE Goal: 0.0%
Contracting Authority: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Proposal Guaranty: $4,000.00
This proposal includes the following project(s):
Project Number: MP-020-6(713)313--76-31 County: DUBUQUE
Project Work Type: CLEARING AND GRUBBING Route: U.S. 20
Location: From Swiss Valley to Old Highway Rd
Road System: PRIMARY ROAD (NHS MAINTENANCE)
Federal Aid - Wages: Non-Federal Aid - Predetermined Wages are not in Effect
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Contract Time
Proposal ID: 31-0206-713 Call Order: 501 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Site ID Site Details Liquidated
Damages
00 Late Start Date 03/08/2027 10 WORK DAYS $1,000.00
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(*) - Indicates Cost Plus Time Site. See Schedule of Items for Cost Per Unit
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Proposal ID: 31-0206-713 Call Order: 501 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Notes
Notes :
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Proposal Specifications List
Proposal ID: 31-0206-713 Call Order: 501 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Note Description
001.2023 *** STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS -- SERIES 2023 ***
The Iowa Department of Transportation STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, SERIES 2023, plus applicable General
Supplemental Specifications, Developmental Specifications, Supplemental
Specifications AND Special Provisions shall apply to construction work on this contract.
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