Concrete Services at Iowa Veterans Home

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for concrete services at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown under an RFB, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and questions due September 22, 2026.

The scope encompasses small-project concrete repair, replacement, and patching including sidewalk replacements, ADA-compliant ramp installation and repair, concrete scuppers and drainage features, bollard installation and relocation, curb and gutter repair, trip-hazard correction through grinding and cutting, concrete demolition and removal, trench backfill work, asphalt cutting and replacement as necessary, concrete block wall and masonry surface repair, and incidental services including landscaping restoration, fence and handrail installation, and tree and shrub management. Work is performed at the Iowa Veterans Home campus in Marshalltown, an active state-operated long-term care facility requiring minimization of disruption to residents, staff, and facility operations.

Bidders must submit pricing as percentage markups on concrete materials, asphalt materials, specialty or other products, and equipment rentals, plus hourly rates for standard labor, overtime labor, double overtime, and project manager services. All invoicing must include paid invoices or receipts substantiating actual costs, and bidders must agree to provide documentation verifying base costs and markups upon request. Bidders must possess all required Federal, State, and local licenses and registrations prior to bid submission and maintain them throughout the contract term.

The contract runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to five additional annual renewal terms at the same or more favorable terms and conditions, subject to written approval of pricing adjustments supported by documented cost changes and market data. The Contractor must warrant all workmanship and materials for a minimum of one year from final acceptance and meet performance measures including acknowledging service requests within one business day, providing written estimates within five business days, and correcting identified deficiencies within five business days. The State allows sixty days for payment under Iowa Code 8A.514; bidders may offer a discount for payment within thirty days. No site visit is required.