DAS CC Parking Lot 2 Hoover-West Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for replacement of West Parking Lot #2 at the Hoover Building, 109 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, with proposals due July 21, 2026. The project includes complete reconstruction and resurfacing of the existing asphalt parking lot, site preparation, drainage improvements, pavement installation, striping, and associated site work, along with electrical work.

Iowa Code Chapter 73 targeted small business contracting opportunities apply. All bidders must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner as contractors and must identify all subcontractors and suppliers within forty-eight hours of bid submission. Bidders must certify compliance with affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination requirements.

The bid structure comprises two base bid packages—Parking Lot Replacement (BP 01) and Electrical (BP 02)—plus a unit price for new light poles (UNIT 01) and an alternate bid for a Spring 2027 start date (ALT 01). Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required, along with proof of insurance coverage and required surety bonds upon contract acceptance. Bids must remain valid for thirty calendar days after the submission deadline. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued as of June 24, 2026, and certify familiarity with project conditions including material and labor availability.

The State of Iowa is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes; taxes on construction materials shall not be included in bid amounts. Bids must be submitted online through the State's IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The State reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive irregularities as deemed in its best interest.

Technical specifications, material standards, construction methodology requirements, site conditions, existing utilities, environmental considerations, and performance standards are detailed in the Project Manual and Drawings documents.