RFB946300-01 - Notice to Bidders.pdf

This is a Notice to Bidders document issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) for the Woodward Resource Center Birches Window Replacement project. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive window replacement services at the Birches building located in Woodward, Iowa. Electronic bids must be submitted through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening teleconference scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at the Woodward Resource Center. The project is scheduled to commence on August 25, 2025, and is expected to conclude by September 30, 2026. Bidding documents, including project drawings and manuals, will be available from Rapid Reproduction beginning June 19, 2025.

Bidders are required to provide a bid security bond equaling 5% of their total bid amount and must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. The procurement emphasizes opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, encouraging bidders to utilize certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses for subcontracting purposes. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. No specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, though the window replacement project suggests a significant capital investment for the state facility.