RFB927940-03 - Notice.pdf

This is a Notice document for Request for Bids (RFB) 927940-03 issued by the State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, for fire alarm system installation at the Woodward Resource Center. The project encompasses fire alarm installation and related construction services across thirteen buildings at the Woodward Resource Center facility located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, including 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 and closes on February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to remain sealed until the closing deadline. Interested bidders should contact Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327 for additional information. Procurement documents including the Project Manual and technical drawings are available for download.

Bid security or bonding equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required with bid 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 agreement with the Non-Discrimination Clause and provide subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise pre-bid contract information. Evaluation will focus on contractors' technical expertise in fire alarm systems, power sirens, and control mechanisms, 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.