DOC NCCF Air Handler Replacement and Condenser Coils Unit A and B

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB950100-01) for the removal and replacement of air handling units and condensers in living units A and B of the Education Building at North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, Iowa. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide three new cooling-only DX fan coil units (Daikin DAQ12033 units rated at 4,100 CFM with R-32 refrigerant and 10-ton capacity) and three associated condensing units (Daikin DC6TE120 units at 10 tons with 2-stage cooling), along with removal of old refrigerant piping, installation of new refrigerant piping and condensate drain lines, ductwork modifications, and electrical work including new disconnects and circuit breaker connections. The project scope also includes asbestos abatement (brown mastic under floor tile in House A and black tar pipe wrap at both units) and lead-based paint remediation (painted plaster ceiling in House A) prior to construction activities, all performed in compliance with Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Workforce Development, OSHA, and USEPA regulations. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 p.m. the same day via Microsoft Teams teleconference. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the facility location (313 Lanedale, Rockwell City, Iowa 50579). Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2026 and conclude on November 17, 2026, with Unit A scheduled from September 4 through October 14, 2026, and Unit B from October 8 through November 16, 2026. Questions and substitution requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026, and bidding documents including drawings dated April 29, 2026, and project manual prepared by IMEG Corp will be available from Rapids Reproductions beginning May 11, 2026.

Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount must accompany each submission in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check from a solvent bank chartered under United States law. The project is exempt from Iowa sales tax, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this procurement. All bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of both the State of Iowa and Federal Government, though no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are explicitly identified in the solicitation documents. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive irregularities in the bidding process. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is provided in the available documentation. Contact for questions and clarifications should be directed to Michael Bradbury, Issuing Officer, at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the publicly available solicitation materials.