DOC 3JD CBC New Backup Generator

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of a new backup generator for electrical systems at the DOC 3JD Community-Based Corrections (CBC) facility located in Sioux City, Iowa. This Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation was released on July 23, 2025, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 7, 2025. The project is anticipated to begin construction on June 15, 2026, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025, at the project site. Bidders are required to submit a bid security/bond for 5% of the total bid amount and must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. Bidding documents, including drawings and the project manual prepared by KCL Engineering, can be obtained from Rapids Repro. All bids must be submitted electronically through IMPACS (Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System).

The solicitation encourages bidders to utilize Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, indicating a preference for small business participation. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for backup generator installation. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in the best interest of the State of Iowa. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the available documentation, the requirement for a 5% bid security suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. The project is specifically located in Scott County, and potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with state procurement regulations. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bidding documents and ensure they can meet all technical and procedural requirements for this backup generator installation project.