Davenport AASF Lighting

The State of Iowa Department of Public Defense (DPD) has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) 582-RFB-2321-2026 for professional services related to LED lighting upgrades at the Davenport Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). The procurement seeks a contractor to remove existing non-LED lighting fixtures and install new, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures at the Iowa Army National Guard facility located at 9550 N Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa. The project is structured as a single lump-sum line item (S1 Base Bid) and requires bidders to demonstrate technical capabilities to complete the lighting retrofit. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 2nd at 10:00 AM at the Davenport AASF location, which potential bidders must attend. Bids are due by December 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with the solicitation opening on November 17, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and compliance requirements, with evaluation based on bid responsiveness, technical specifications compliance, and meeting all required certifications. The contract will follow standard state payment terms allowing 60 days for invoice payment under Iowa Code 8A.514.

The solicitation documents do not specifically indicate set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the RFB includes comprehensive technical specifications across 15 supporting attachments—including architectural drawings, lighting data, and product specification sheets for various LED fixture types—no incumbent vendor information is provided. The procurement requires bidders to comply with federal terms and conditions and meet specific insurance requirements. Detailed technical specifications will guide the selection process, with bidders required to demonstrate alignment with the provided LED fixture and installation standards. No specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Interested bidders can contact the issuing officer, Philip Payton, at 515-975-6211 or philip.payton@iowa.gov for additional information. The project appears focused on energy efficiency upgrades for the military facility's lighting infrastructure, suggesting potential cost savings through modernization.