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This document is a description of the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Targeted Small Business (TSB) Directory, which supports state procurement opportunities in Iowa. The TSB Directory serves as a searchable database enabling the state to identify and award contracts to certified small businesses, including women-owned businesses, persons with disabilities, service-connected disabled veterans, and minority-owned enterprises. Users can filter businesses by TSB type, product/service category, NAICS codes, NIGP codes, business name, and location. The directory supports the State Historical Building Elevator Replacements project administered by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, which seeks bids for freight and passenger elevator replacements at 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines. The project is organized into three bid packages: General Construction (BP #01), Elevator Equipment (BP #02), and Mechanical, Electrical, Low Voltage and Fire Alarm work (BP #03), with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders may submit proposals for individual packages or the complete scope. Substantial completion is targeted for December 21, 2027, with construction commencing in February 2027.

The project scope includes demolition and replacement of three elevators with new traction systems, updated controls, brushed stainless steel finishes, and ADA-compliant components. All work must comply with 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, and 2026 Iowa State Elevator Code. Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory upon contract award. Bidders must submit all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid deadline and comply with Iowa Code Chapter 91C contractor registration and Chapter 73 Targeted Small Business requirements. The State of Iowa is exempt from sales tax, and all bids must exclude sales tax accordingly. Questions and substitution requests are due by 11:00 a.m. on July 1, 2026, with bid opening occurring at 3:00 p.m. on July 9 via teleconference. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as the facility will remain occupied during construction.