DOC MPCF Front Steps Repair

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a contractor to complete front steps repair at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility located at 1200 E. Washington St. The project involves comprehensive repairs to the front steps and porch of the Northcore Building, including removing damaged concrete slab topping, stairs, louvers, railings, light fixtures, and light poles, and replacing them with new components. Bids must be submitted electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 pm on June 20, 2023, with a required bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on May 31, 2023, at 1 pm at the project site. The anticipated construction timeline runs from April 1, 2024, to August 22, 2024, with a substantial completion date of August 22, 2024. Contractors must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and comply with Federal and State Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Bidders are required to submit detailed information about materials, labor, and equipment, and must follow specific site rules including work hours from 6 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for Targeted Small Business Enterprise participation and reciprocal resident bidder preferences per Iowa Code 73A.21. Bidders must identify all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid submission deadline and are subject to background check requirements. The project is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. Contractors must use Procore for project management at no cost and provide project-specific certificates of insurance and performance/payment bonds. The Schedule of Values must include a 1% closeout line item that can only be invoiced after final completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the repairs suggests a significant investment in infrastructure improvement. Potential bidders must certify the genuineness of their bid and affirm they have not engaged in collusive practices, with the State of Iowa reserving the right to reject any or all bids.