RFB945000-01 - Notice to Bidders.pdf

This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the Department of Corrections Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility North Parking Lot Replacement project (RFB945000-01). The procurement seeks bids for the complete removal and replacement of the existing parking lot at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the facility site, allowing potential contractors to review project requirements and the facility location. Bidding documents, including drawing sheets and the project manual, are available from Rapids Reproductions by April 29, 2025. Electronic bid submissions are required through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System with a deadline of May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. The construction timeline is defined from July 2, 2025, to August 22, 2025. Interested contractors should contact Michael Bradbury, the Issuing Officer, at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@iowa.gov for additional information.

Bidders must submit Bid Security/Bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount with their proposals. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this contract. The procurement emphasizes opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, actively encouraging bidders to include certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses as subcontractors. No specific award value is stated in the documentation, though the project represents a substantial infrastructure investment for a complete parking lot replacement. The procurement strategy is designed to promote inclusive participation, particularly for smaller, state-certified businesses, providing pathways for these entities to participate in significant state infrastructure projects.