DOC MPCF Appliance Shop, Powerhouse, Carpentry, and Paint Shop Window Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for a comprehensive window replacement project at the DOC MPCF (Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility), specifically targeting the Appliance Shop, Powerhouse, Carpentry, and Paint Shop areas. The Request for Bid (RFB944300-01) requires qualified contractors to remove and dispose of existing windows and complete new window installations with associated finishes. Bidders must submit a bid security/bond equivalent to 5% of their total bid amount and provide a completed and signed Bid Form. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at the facility, with a deadline for submitting questions set for April 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project timeline indicates construction will commence on September 11, 2025, and conclude on February 17, 2026. Bidding documents, including drawing sheets, can be obtained from Horizon Architecture, and all proposals are due by May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bid opening occurring on April 6, 2025, at 2:30 PM CDT.

The solicitation indicates the project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project appears to be a facility improvement initiative focused on window replacement across multiple shop areas within the correctional facility. The exact budget range was not specified in the provided documentation, but bidders will be expected to provide comprehensive pricing for the complete window replacement scope. Interested contractors should carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all submission requirements to be considered for the contract.