DOC MPCF Interlocking Door Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for a construction project to replace 25 interlocking doors at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The project, identified as RFB #931700-01, requires the replacement of doors on the first, second, third, and fifth floors of the facility, including demolition of the existing doors and frames and installation of new sliding and swing doors with updated hardware and electrical components. Bids are due by November 30, 2023, and an optional pre-bid meeting will be held on November 7, 2023. The project is anticipated to begin on May 8, 2024 and end on October 7, 2024. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security and comply with federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

The project documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the project does not appear to require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The total contract value is estimated at $777,400, though the specific award value may vary based on the bids received.