RFB942900-01 - HSS ANK IMEO Expansion & Renovation - Project Manual-1-25 11.13.pdf

This is a Project Manual 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 scope of work encompasses comprehensive building expansion and renovation activities, with primary emphasis on the removal of existing non-LED lighting fixtures and installation of new energy-efficient LED lighting systems. The project documentation consists of 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 submissions due on December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to complete and sign the formal Bid Form as a prerequisite for bid entry, and all bids entered only in the items section without proper form completion will be rejected. The primary contact for the solicitation is Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or 515-823-9327.

Bid security or bonds equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount are required from all bidders. The solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination compliance and subcontractor diversity requirements, with particular encouragement for the engagement of certified Iowa Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, 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. 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.