Build-out Phase I, Rathbun Wildlife Unit, Appanoose County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the Build-out Phase I of the Rathbun Wildlife Unit located in Appanoose County, Iowa. This procurement involves a comprehensive renovation of an existing cold storage building, with specific focus on transforming the space into an office and garage area. The project's key deliverables include framing the storage area and office side, installing new close-cell spray foam insulation, implementing new steel liner panel in the storage section, and completing electrical work throughout the designated area. The bid was released on 2/28/2024, with proposals due on 3/21/2024 at 11:00 AM CST. Potential bidders are required to obtain project documents through Beeline and Blue in Des Moines, Iowa, and can contact the project engineer, Ryan Richey, at 515-979-0107 or ryan.richey@dnr.iowa.gov for additional information. The solicitation requires direct submission of bids to the Department of Natural Resources, with specific instructions outlined in the attached documentation. The current phase will leave the office side of the building in a basic rough-framed state, preparing for a future Phase II development.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific enterprise restrictions, interested bidders should carefully review the full bid package for potential qualifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were specifically identified in the available documentation. The bid does not specify a total contract value or precise budget range for the project. The project appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement for a wildlife unit, suggesting potential opportunities for local construction and renovation contractors with experience in government facility modifications. Interested bidders should ensure they have the necessary licensing, insurance, and technical capabilities to complete the renovation work, which includes specialized elements such as steel liner panel installation and electrical systems. Contractors should be prepared to work within the specified timeline and meet the technical requirements outlined in the project specifications, with particular attention to the precise construction and renovation details for the cold storage building transformation.