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This file contains a Bid Opening Location notice related to a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Newton Correctional Facility (NCF). The project involves construction of a new warehouse facility for Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) and Homes For Iowa (HFI), featuring an engineered post frame structure with cast-in-place concrete, sheet metal, doors, sectional overhead doors, painting, electrical systems, fire alarm, earthwork, and exterior improvements. Two primary bid packages are available: General Construction and Electrical, with options for a base 152-foot building configuration or an alternate 200-foot warehouse configuration. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on January 4, 2023, at the project site. Bids were due on January 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System, with an anticipated construction timeline from March 2023 to July 26, 2023.

The architect's cost opinion for the base bid is $887,068.00, with the base bid including the alternate option totaling $1,061,701.00. A 5% bid security is required from all bidders. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. Successful bidders must submit a list of subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of bid opening and comply with specific site rules including onsite supervision, daily logs, and background checks. Targeted small business enterprise requirements are in place, and bidders must adhere to non-discrimination and affirmative action provisions. Contractors are required to provide project-specific insurance certificates, performance and payment bonds, and use Procore for project management. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and select the proposal deemed most favorable to the State of Iowa.