DOC NCF Dietary and Laundry Hot Water Tank

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for replacement of dietary and laundry domestic hot water storage tanks at Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa, with bids due October 6, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2026.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing hot water storage tanks, installation of two expansion tanks (TACO PAX130-150 models, 34 gallons each), replacement of new domestic hot water storage tanks (LAARS STHDI models with capacities of 1,225 gallons for the 140-degree system and 580 gallons for the 160-degree system), temporary removal and reinstallation of louvers and outdoor air intake plenum and exhaust ductwork, revisions to plumbing piping, and crane operations for tank installation through the louver opening. The project includes accommodation for an Owner-furnished transformer relocation. Work must comply with SMACNA HVAC duct construction standards and applicable codes. A phasing schedule is required to minimize HVAC system downtime. Bidders must be registered construction contractors with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and must disclose all subcontractors and suppliers within forty-eight hours after the bid due date.

The project is scheduled to commence April 5, 2027, with substantial completion by April 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted online through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026. Bid opening occurs at 3:00 p.m. the same day via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026. Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount must accompany submissions. A Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated for October 7, 2026, with contract execution required within fifteen days. The project is exempt from Iowa sales tax and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. The Owner reserves the right to award on the base bid only or in combination with identified alternate bids, including full plenum insulation replacement and transformer relocation coordination.