DOC CCF Kitchen & Laundry Addition

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the construction of a new kitchen and laundry facility at the Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF) located in Page County, Iowa. The project scope includes general construction, concrete, masonry, precast, structural steel, EPDM roofing, food service equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety/security, earthwork, paving, and utilities. Bidders must submit completed bid forms, non-discrimination information, targeted small business enterprise information, and 5% bid security by the due date of March 7, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and bidders must identify all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid due date. The bid proposes lump sum prices for various bid packages as well as unit prices for over-excavation and backfill work. Alternate bids are requested for laundry equipment openings, alternate bakery and kitchen equipment, and associated mechanical and electrical work.

The RFB does not provide details on set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding amounts or sources. However, it does include information on approved substitutions for insulation and detention security equipment products. The contract will be awarded by the State of Iowa, but the total award value or budget range is not disclosed.