RFB927940-02 - WRC Campus Fiber Upgrades - Bid Issuance 2 - Notice.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB #927940-02) notice issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Woodward Resource Center Campus Fiber Upgrades project. The procurement seeks installation of new single mode fiber and fiber hardware infrastructure in the Maples building at the Woodward Resource Center in Woodward, Iowa. This is the second bid issuance for this project. Electronic bid proposals must be submitted through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM on June 5, 2025. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Woodward Resource Center, allowing potential vendors to review project specifications and site conditions. Construction is scheduled to commence on July 7, 2025, with an expected completion date of March 31, 2026. Bid documents, including drawing sheets and project manuals, were prepared by Shive-Hattery Inc. and are available through Rapid Reprographics.

Bidders are required to submit a Bid Security/Bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount, indicating a substantial project scope. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted; however, bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. Michael Bradbury is the designated issuing officer for inquiries and additional information. Qualified vendors should demonstrate expertise in fiber optic network installation, telecommunications infrastructure, and campus-based technology integration projects. The procurement focuses on technical infrastructure replacement, requiring bidders to evidence capabilities in complex network infrastructure implementation.