Capitol Complex Parking Garage Concrete & Piping Repairs

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Iowa DAS) is seeking bids for the Capitol Complex Parking Garage Concrete & Piping Repairs project located at 650 East Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. The procurement involves two primary bid packages: Bid Package #01 for Concrete Repairs and Bid Package #02 for Piping Repairs, with additional alternate bid options for supplementary work. The project objectives include concrete surface repairs, piping replacements, and installation of a new traffic surface membrane coating across multiple parking garage levels. Mandatory pre-bid meetings were conducted on May 16th, 17th, and 24th, 2023, with bids due on June 1st, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount and provide comprehensive documentation including company details, contractor registration, and compliance with state regulations. The construction period is scheduled from July 25th, 2023, to October 3rd, 2023, with substantial completion targeted for October 23rd, 2023, for the base bid and November 28th, 2023, for alternate work packages.

The solicitation emphasizes opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses and includes provisions for affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and comply with Iowa state building codes and reciprocal resident bidder preferences. Non-resident bidders will be subject to specific registration requirements, and all contractors must identify subcontractors within 48 hours of bid submission. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the repairs suggests a significant investment in maintaining the state's parking infrastructure. The state will handle relocating movable furniture and providing temporary facilities, and contractors must maintain parking garage access and coordinate closely with the Construction Manager throughout the project duration. The bid remains valid for 30 calendar days after the receipt date, with the Owner reserving the right to reject any or all bids and to accept alternates in any combination.