DHS CHMHI New Parking Area

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for a parking lot addition project at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) located at 1251 W. Cedar Loop in Cherokee, Iowa. The procurement involves construction services for a new parking area with two bid packages: a base bid for the parking lot addition and an alternate bid for a south sidewalk extension. The project requires comprehensive site work, including demolition of existing site features, installation of 5-6 inch Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) paving, 5-inch sidewalks, new light poles with LED fixtures, storm drainage improvements, and site restoration. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by October 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on October 4, 2023, at the project site, and bidders are required to submit a bid security/bond for 5% of their total bid amount. The anticipated construction timeline spans from November 13, 2023, to August 30, 2024, with Story Construction serving as the construction manager agent.

The procurement encourages participation from Targeted Small Business Enterprise vendors and requires compliance with state and federal non-discrimination and equal opportunity provisions. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and adhere to affirmative action guidelines. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the bid documents emphasize inclusive bidding practices. The designer's cost estimate suggests a modest project budget, with approximately $140,000 for the base bid and $12,000 for the alternate bid. Contractors will need to complete background checks, follow specific on-site rules, and comply with state regulations for electrical, grounding, and exterior lighting installations. The project will be designed by Shive-Hattery Inc. and managed by Story Construction, with bidding documents available through Rapids Reproductions.