RFB927940-03 - Notice.pdf

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) Notice issued by the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services for fire alarm system installation at the Woodward Resource Center located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276. The project encompasses fire alarm installation in thirteen buildings: Administration, 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 and closes on February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids required to remain sealed until the closing deadline. Interested bidders must submit proposals using the official Bid Form and are advised to 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. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on contractors' technical expertise in fire alarm systems, power sirens, and control mechanisms, along with compliance with submission requirements and demonstrated capability to complete the installation.

Bid security or bonding equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required with each submission. 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. A directory of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses is available to assist contractors in meeting these requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, the requirement for bid security and the scope of work across multiple buildings suggest a substantial project. The procurement is open to all qualified contractors with demonstrated technical expertise in fire alarm system installation.