RFB936900-01 - Bid Form.pdf

This is a Bid Form (Section 00 4116) for a window replacement project issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the IMHI Plant Operations Building located at 2277 Iowa Avenue in Independence, Iowa. The project involves replacing windows in the existing facility, with bidders required to submit their proposals electronically through the State's IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The bid package (BP 01) is specifically for window replacement, and bidders must complete and upload the bid form, non-discrimination clause information, contractor targeted small business enterprise pre-bid contract information, and bid security equaling 5% of the total bid amount.

The bid document includes several key requirements and considerations for bidders, such as compliance with federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity guidelines, conformance with the Iowa State Building Code, and adherence to resident/nonresident bidder preference regulations under Iowa Code 73A.21. Bidders must certify the genuineness of their bid, agree to keep the bid valid for thirty calendar days, and be prepared to sign a contract agreement if accepted. The state explicitly notes that it is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes for this project, and taxes on construction materials should not be included in bid amounts. Subcontractors must be identified within 48 hours of the bid submission deadline, with any subsequent changes requiring owner approval.