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This is a Bid Opening notification document for the Iowa Department of Administrative Services regarding freight and passenger elevator replacements at the State Historical Building located at 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. The project encompasses the demolition and replacement of three elevators (passenger systems 3 and 4, and freight system 5) with new traction elevators featuring updated controls, brushed stainless steel cab finishes, ADA-compliant signage and braille, and comprehensive mechanical and electrical system modifications. The scope is organized into three bid packages: General Construction (BP #01), Elevator Equipment (BP #02), and Mechanical, Electrical, Low Voltage and Fire Alarm work (BP #03), with bidders permitted to submit bids for individual packages or the complete scope. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening will occur at 3:00 p.m. on July 9 via teleconference. Construction is anticipated to commence in February 2027 with substantial completion targeted for December 21, 2027. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as the facility will remain occupied during construction. Questions and substitution requests must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on July 1, 2026.

Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check, and bids must remain valid for 30 days after submission. All work must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, 2026 Iowa State Elevator Code, and applicable state codes. Bidders must submit all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid deadline and comply with Iowa Code Chapter 91C contractor registration and Chapter 73 Targeted Small Business requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required upon contract award. The State of Iowa is exempt from state and local sales tax, and bids must exclude sales tax. Fire alarm system integration includes hat flash, primary recall, secondary recall, and shunt trip capabilities. Contact information for inquiries is provided through Michael Bradbury, Issuing Officer, at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@iowa.gov.