RFB927940-03 - Bid Form.pdf

This is a Bid Form document issued by the State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, for the Woodward Resource Center Fire Alarm Phase 4 construction project. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to install new fire alarm systems across thirteen buildings at the Woodward Resource Center located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276. The affected buildings include 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 Request for Bids (RFB) opened on January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST, with bids required to be sealed and submitted by the closing deadline of February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders may contact Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327 for additional information and to access procurement documents including the Project Manual and technical drawings.

Bid security or bonding equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required with all submissions. The State of Iowa strongly encourages participation from Targeted Small Businesses as defined in Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa and requires bidders to certify compliance with Non-Discrimination Clause provisions and provide subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise pre-bid contract information. Evaluation will focus on contractors' technical capability to meet fire alarm system specifications, compliance with submission requirements, and demonstrated ability to complete the installation. A directory of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses is available to assist contractors in meeting participation requirements. The procurement emphasizes promoting diversity and inclusion in the bidding process and is open to qualified contractors with demonstrated expertise in fire alarm systems, power sirens, and related control mechanisms.