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PROJECT TITLE:

CEDAR RAPIDS NEW MVSB

PROJECT LOCATION:

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

BID DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PROJECT NO.: 19083601

CONTRACT NO.: C329C2025

The Iowa Department of Public Defense, on behalf of the Iowa National Guard (IANG), will be receiving sealed bids until 11:00 A.M. local time at the CEDAR RAPIDS READINESS CENTER, 1500 WRIGHT BROTHERS BLVD. SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 52404-9053 for the proposed CEDAR RAPIDS NEW MVSB, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

Base Bid: Construction of an approximately 12,000 s.f. insulated, pre-engineered metal building with associated ventilation and electrical work, demolition of pavement, storm sewer and existing fuel containment area, new concrete paving, fuel containment area, and storm sewer improvements, Alternate Bid No.1: Remove One 25’ Bay of Pre-Engineered Building.

Alternate Bid No.2: Remove Two 25’ Bays of Pre-Engineered Building.

Bids received will be opened and read aloud at the time and place stated. Late bids will not be considered.

Bids must be hand-delivered (bids received via mail, delivery service, oral, telephonic, facsimile or other electronically transmitted bids will not be accepted). Interested parties are invited to attend.

Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Form and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond executed by corporations authorized to contract as surety in Iowa, cashier’s check or a certified check drawn upon a solvent bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America, made payable to Iowa Department of Public Defense; as a guarantee that the accepted bidder shall enter into a contract with the State of Iowa and file an approved surety company Performance and Payment Bond for the faithful performance thereof. Upon failure to comply, said check or bid bond shall become forfeited as liquidated damages.

Any construction contractor performing work in Iowa (including out-of-state contractors) must comply with Chapter 91C of Iowa Code

Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and the Federal Government. The Iowa Department of Public Defense, Iowa Army National Guard, seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. A listing of certified Targeted Small Businesses can be obtained by visiting the Iowa Department of Economic Development website at https://iowaeda.microsoftcrmportals.com/tsb-search/

The Iowa Department of Public Defense reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa and the IANG.

This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from Beeline and Blue (2507 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, (515) 244-1611 or 1-800-347-1610) and will be loaned to qualified contract bidders upon receipt of Master Builders of Iowa non-cash deposit card or a check in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) deposit per set payable to “Iowa Department of Public Defense”. Deposit will be refunded to bidders upon return of https://iowaeda.microsoftcrmportals.com/tsb-search/ their complete set of Bidding Documents, including any addenda, properly bound and in good condition to Beeline and Blue within 14 calendar days after opening of bids. Cash deposits will not be accepted.

Bidding Documents may also be viewed online or downloaded at www.beelineandblue.com. Click on “EPLANROOM” and then “PUBLIC JOBS”. Register and log in, then select the project name or enter the project name in the search window.

The Plan Holders List may be viewed online at www.beelineandblue.com. Navigate to the project as outlined above and click on the “PLAN HOLDERS” tab.

For questions regarding the website, please call (515) 244-1611 or 1-800-347-1610.

A set of the Bidding Documents is also available for review at the Construction and Facilities Management Office, Bldg 2440 (W-04), Camp Dodge.

Award of this contract is dependent on receiving requested Federal and/or State funding. If such funding is not received within the sixty (60) day bid guarantee after the date of receiving bids, all rights and obligations under this agreement are considered null and void.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 11:00 A.M. local time, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 at the CEDAR RAPIDS READINESS CENTER, 1500 WRIGHT BROTHERS BLVD. SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 52404- 9053 to review the Plans and Project Manual and to answer questions on this project. All interested parties are invited to attend.

For further information regarding this project please call Michael Brothers at (515) 252-4225.