Cedar Rapids, New Motor Vehicle Storage Building (MVSB)

The Cedar Rapids, New Motor Vehicle Storage Building (MVSB) project is being procured by the Iowa Department of Public Defense on behalf of the Iowa National Guard (IANG). The project involves the construction of an approximately 12,000 square foot insulated, pre-engineered metal building with associated ventilation and electrical work, as well as demolition and new construction of pavement, storm sewer, and fuel containment areas. The bid due date is September 12, 2023, and bids must be hand-delivered to the Cedar Rapids Readiness Center. A pre-bid conference will be held on August 31, 2023. The contract is subject to receiving requested federal and/or state funding, and if such funding is not received within 60 days after the bid opening, the contract will be considered null and void. Bidding documents can be obtained from Beeline and Blue, and a set is also available for review at the Construction and Facilities Management Office at Camp Dodge.

The Iowa Department of Public Defense seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Iowa Code. The project is exempt from Iowa sales tax, and Davis-Bacon wages will not apply. The funding requirements and sources are not specified, but the award of the contract is dependent on receiving the requested federal and/or state funding. There is no mention of any incumbent contractors or the current environment, and the possible award value or budget range is not provided.