RFB942900-01 - HSS ANK IMEO Expansion & Renovation - Notice To Bidders.pdf

This is a Notice to Bidders for a Request for Bids (RFB942900-01) issued by the Iowa Department of Human Services for the Ankeny Iowa Medical Examiners Office Expansion & Renovation project. The primary scope of work encompasses the removal of existing non-LED lighting fixtures and installation of new energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures, along with comprehensive building expansion and renovation activities. The project documentation includes three volumes of project manuals and two volumes of drawings available through the procurement portal. Sealed bids must be submitted using the official Bid Form with entries in all required sections; bids containing only items section entries will be rejected. The bid submission deadline is December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to provide bid security or bonds equal to 5 percent of their total bid amount. The primary contact for the solicitation is Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or 515-823-9327.

Bidders must complete and sign the formal Bid Form as a prerequisite for bid entry and comply with non-discrimination requirements and subcontractor diversity provisions under Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. The solicitation actively encourages the identification and inclusion of certified Iowa Targeted Small Businesses as subcontractors, which may provide competitive advantage during evaluation. The project involves multiple construction-related commodity codes, including building construction services for medical facilities and general heavy construction services, indicating a focus on modernizing infrastructure through energy-efficient upgrades and facility expansion. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation, and the solicitation is open to qualified construction and renovation contractors capable of meeting technical specifications and complying with state procurement guidelines.