DAS CC Historical Building Elevator Replacements PH1

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for freight and passenger elevator replacements at the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and an optional pre-bid meeting on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 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). Bidders may bid individual packages or the complete scope.

The scope encompasses demolition and replacement of three elevators (passenger systems 3 and 4; freight system 5) with new traction elevators, updated controls, brushed stainless steel cab finishes, ADA-compliant signage and braille, new machinery and controllers, and comprehensive mechanical and electrical system modifications. All work must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, 2026 Iowa State Elevator Code, and applicable state codes. Fire alarm system integration includes hat flash, primary recall, secondary recall, and shunt trip capabilities. The facility will remain occupied during construction; work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless prior arrangement is made. Substantial completion is targeted for December 21, 2027, with construction anticipated to commence in February 2027.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. 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. Performance and payment bonds are required upon contract award. The State of Iowa is exempt from state and local sales tax; bids must exclude sales tax. Questions and substitution requests are due by 11:00 a.m. on July 1, 2026. Bids must remain valid for 30 days after submission. Bid opening occurs at 3:00 p.m. on July 9 via teleconference. Contact Michael Bradbury, Issuing Officer, at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@iowa.gov.