DOC Iowa Correctional Institute for Woman Tunnel Infill

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting sealed bids for tunnel infill and site work at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) in Mitchellville, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and an optional pre-bid meeting on August 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

The scope includes removal and replacement of walks and paving, removal of MEP piping and accessories throughout the tunnel, demolition of the non-secure area tunnel structure with compacted structural infill, installation of partition cap walls, flowable mortar fill in the secure area tunnel, and grading and landscaping. Unit prices are required for twelve line items covering mobilization, filter sock installation, demolition work, fill materials, paving, sidewalk installation, and hydraulic seeding. All concrete must meet 4,000 PSI strength at 28 days; work must conform to 2024 International Building Code and Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) standards. Contractor must coordinate with third-party testing agencies, maintain full workforce during construction, and comply with erosion control and stormwater pollution prevention requirements. Construction workers require background checks and must comply with facility security rules, including prohibitions on smoking and vaping. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday work permitted upon forty-eight hours notice.

Construction runs September 22 through November 30, 2026, with substantial completion target of November 30. Bidders must submit 5% bid security (bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check), hold an Iowa Contractor Registration Number, and provide subcontractor and targeted small business information within forty-eight hours of bid submission. Successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds. Iowa sales tax is exempt; Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. Questions and substitution requests are due August 25 at 2:00 p.m. Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated September 4, with contract negotiation and execution due within fifteen days of award.