RFB927940-03 - Bid Form.pdf

This is a Bid Form document for Request for Bids (RFB) 927940-03 issued by the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Woodward Resource Center Fire Alarm Phase 4 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, Larches, Hemlock, Employee Home, Maple Lodge, Laundry, Car Wash, Supply Depot, Oak Hall, Water Treatment, CDC Central Distribution, Westwood Storage Building, and Chiller Building. The solicitation opened on January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST with a closing date of February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bids must remain sealed until the closing deadline, and all submissions must utilize the official Bid Form. Interested parties should contact Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327 for additional information, with procurement documents including 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 submissions. The State of Iowa strongly encourages participation from Targeted Small Businesses as defined in Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, with bidders required to certify agreement with the Non-Discrimination Clause and provide subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise pre-bid contract information. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in fire alarm systems, power sirens, and related control mechanisms to be considered. A directory of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses is available to assist contractors in meeting participation requirements. Evaluation will focus on contractors' ability to meet technical specifications, compliance with submission requirements, and demonstrated capability to complete the fire alarm system installation.