Doing Business

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Contracts Bureau, requires that all design projects let by the Iowa DOT have bid items for the project submitted electronically. To collect this data, the Iowa DOT has developed a web-based application.

The BIAS 2000 installation will download as a zip file.

Bridge Information System (BRIS) is an Oracle database housing information about state owned highway transportation structures, such as bridges and culverts, in two main categories.

Creating Row Files From Start to Finish in PDF format.

CADD tools and supporting files.

This software and other files are intended for use by consultants working for the Bridges and Structures Bureau in their development of projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Files will download as a zip file.

CADD download tools. The CADD files are in MicroStation V8 design file format.

This software is intended for use by consultants working for the Bridges and Structures Bureau in their development of projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation.

This information is intended as a guide for the construction of plot plans and summary sheets, additional information can be found in the Right of Way Bureau Design Manual.

The aim of this document is to aid consultants in conducting business with IA DOT Bridges and Structures Bureau (OB&S). Standard policies, timelines, and expectations for structural design have been highlighted.

Find open requests for proposals, prequalification for Iowa DOT work and more.

This Instructional Memorandum (IM) includes guidelines and procedures for a Local Public Agency (LPA) to select a consultant; request Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) approval and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorization for Federal participation in consultant costs; and prepare a consultant contract, including acceptable payment methods and a sample contract.

A listing of proposals descriptions and titles available until the contracts are signed.

This section includes consultant selections, policies and procedures and more.

View prequalifications listed by work type categories.

Access forms including manuals, brochures, CADD information and property sales.

Find the design manual, automation tools and consultant/designer resources.

The Contracts Bureau is at the focal point where all of the preletting activities converge so contracting can take place for construction.

The Design Bureau provides road design manuals, CADD drawings and standard drawings for consultants and designers working with the Iowa DOT.

Find local jurisdiction information, street finance report, utility coordination and accommodation and federal-aid guides.

OLE combines expertise from the engineering, environmental, historical, and scientific fields to help design road projects. OLE evaluates problem areas, proposes solutions and then works together to select the best option.

Find information about Iowa DOT rest areas, snow plows, winter operations, winter driving tips, snow removal, snow fence, Weatherview, and salt and abrasive use.

Find manuals, brochures, CADD information and property sales.

Search Iowa-led pooled fund studies, IHRB reports, current ITS activities and more.

Explore standard specifications for highway and bridge construction, and the Electronic Reference Library.

View the Specifications for Electronic Plan Submittals to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

View letting guidelines provided by the Iowa DOT's Contracts Bureau.

View letting schedule critical dates (not adjusted for holidays).

View a listing of proposal descriptions and titles. These are displayed until contracts are signed.

This section includes listings of prequalification categories with firms prequalified for each; online prequalification forms; all prequalified firms with expiration date.

Find automation tools for bid items, bridges and structures, right of way and road design.

Shell letters provided for design events and plan revisions.

Find specifications for electronic plan submittals to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Download instructions for sending electronic plans.

TEAP is committed to solving traffic operation and safety problems on primary roads outside incorporated cities.

A listing of Iowa DOT manuals for consultants and designers working with the Iowa DOT.

View standard drawings for consultants and designers working with the Iowa DOT.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law that protects individuals and groups from discrimination on the basis of their race, color and national origin in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Download appraisal forms in a self-extracting ZIP file.

View and print the Standard Road Plan items, or purchase the entire manual.

Plan turn-in sheets, project documentation and supplementary electronic file description shell.

Shell letters for design events and plan revisions.

Find storm water permits, instructions and examples, and general information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Manage subscriptions to various design mailing lists.

Access the form used to notify the Iowa DOT of potentially significant American Indian sites.

When the Guide and/or IMs are revised, a revision notice is issued. The revision notice lists the IMs and/or sections of the Guide that were revised and provides a brief description of each.

View the latest updates to the design manual.

MicroStation V8 English bridge standards.

Access the MicroStation V8 English county bridge standards.

Access the MicroStation V8 English sign truss standards.

Access the MicroStation V8 LRFD English culvert standards.

Access the LRFD precast culvert standards.

The design details contained in this manual (commonly referred to as the "Green Book") have been developed to aid the designer in the development of detailed design plans for interstate and primary road construction in the state of Iowa.

The standard road plans contained in this manual (commonly referred to as the "Red Book") have been developed to show standardized design features, construction methods and approved materials to be used in design plans for interstate, primary and secondary road construction in the state of Iowa.

Manage subscriptions to various design mailing lists.

Enroll in TTCP training classes. Many of these classes are required to obtain certification required to inspect and/or test materials for highway and structural projects.

Review courses available for individuals preparing for recertification.