RFB927940-03 - Bid Form.pdf

This is a Bid Form document associated with a Request for Bids (RFB927940-03) issued by the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Woodward Resource Center Fire Alarm Phase 4 project. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to install new fire alarm systems across 13 buildings located at Woodward Resource Center in Woodward, Iowa, including the Administration building, Larches, Hemlock, Employee Home, Maple Lodge, Laundry, Car Wash, Supply Depot, Oak Hall, Water Treatment, CDC Central Distribution, Westwood Storage Building, and the Chiller Building. The solicitation opened on January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST with bids due on February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bids must remain sealed until the closing deadline. The project scope encompasses fire alarm system installation, power sirens, and control systems as detailed in the Project Manual and technical drawings available for download.

Bid security or bonding equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required with all proposals. The State of Iowa strongly encourages participation from Targeted Small Businesses as defined in Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, and bidders must certify agreement with the Non-Discrimination Clause and provide subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise pre-bid contract information. Bidders will be evaluated primarily on their ability to meet technical specifications for fire alarm systems, compliance with submission requirements, and demonstrated capability to complete the installation. A directory of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses is available to assist contractors in meeting participation requirements. Interested bidders should contact Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327 for additional information regarding the project.