RFB949700-01 - Notice to Bidders.pdf

This Notice to Bidders is issued by the State of Iowa, Department of Human Services, for a competitive sealed bid procurement (RFB949700-01) to replace the warehouse roof at the Independent Mental Health Institute located at 2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence, Iowa 50644. The project involves complete removal of the existing roof over the warehouse and canopy, with replacement using a new EPDM roof system. Sealed bids were required to be submitted by April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a bid opening that occurred on March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT. Bidders must submit a completed and signed Bid Form accompanied by project documentation including the Project Manual, architectural drawings, and detailed specifications. All bidders must demonstrate compliance with applicable non-discrimination clauses and equal opportunity provisions under state and federal law. The primary contact for this procurement is Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327.

Bid security or bonding equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required for all submissions. The procurement includes set-aside requirements under Iowa Code Chapter 73, mandating that bidders provide Subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contract Information and encouraging utilization of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses in project execution. All bidders must certify compliance with non-discrimination clauses and affirmative action requirements under state and federal law. The notice identifies relevant commodity codes for building construction services, roofing maintenance and repair services, and general construction services. No explicit budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation; however, the 5% bid security requirement may provide indication of the anticipated project scope and value range. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified in the procurement documents.