DOC MPCF Gym Floor Repair

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting bids for the DOC MPCF Gym Floor Repair project at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, located at 1200 E Washington St in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform structural shoring and repair work to address significant deflection in the gymnasium floor, which involves installing steel columns, twist jacks, and performing ceiling work in the library area. Key deliverables include raising the gym floor by 1.5 inches over six adjustment trips, using twist jacks with a minimum capacity of 11,500 pounds, and completing structural reinforcements in the gymnasium, library, and cell block 10 areas. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 pm on August 1, 2023, with a required bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2023, at 10:00 am at the facility, and the bid opening will occur via Google Meet at 3:00 pm on August 1, 2023. Contractors must comply with Iowa Labor Commissioner registration, Federal and State Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and the Iowa State Building Code. The project is scheduled to begin on October 16, 2023, and conclude by May 13, 2024.

The procurement includes provisions for resident and non-resident bidders, with a reciprocal resident bidder preference mechanism in place. Bidders must identify all subcontractors within 48 hours of the bid submission deadline and comply with non-discrimination requirements. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the bid documents emphasize compliance with equal employment opportunity provisions. Contractors must submit various documents, including insurance certificates, performance and payment bonds, and use Procore for project management. Bi-weekly progress meetings will be conducted throughout the project duration, and contractors must undergo background checks and adhere to specific on-site supervision requirements. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the structural repair work suggests a significant investment. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the best interest of the State of Iowa.