DOC NCF IPI Homes for Iowa Facility Project Phase II Fencing

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for electrical work, exterior improvements, and earthwork for construction of a perimeter fence and sally port at the Newton Correctional Facility (Iowa Prison Industries Homes For Iowa Facility Production Site) in Newton, Iowa, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A resident-bidder preference per Iowa Code 73.21 applies; preference will also be given to domestic products.

The scope encompasses approximately 1,275 linear feet of 12-foot-high chainlink security perimeter fencing with concertina wire, an 8-inch reinforced PCC sallyport pad (90,000 square feet), gravel parking areas (17,200 square feet), concrete sidewalks, subdrain systems, swinging and automatic cantilever slide gates, electrical service and access-control installations, and site restoration. The project manual specifies SUDAS standards, State Fire Marshal specifications, and OSHA compliance; all work must satisfy NPDES General Permit No. 2 for stormwater pollution prevention. The bid package is divided into three components: BP 01 for perimeter fence (Fence Area), BP 02 for perimeter fence (Sally Port Area), and BP 03 for electrical work, with six alternate bids available for deducts on concertina wire, electrical modifications, and power pedestals, plus three unit-price line items for over-excavation, crushed rock, and fence-post footing modifications.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds and maintain required insurance. Bids must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the submission deadline. Subcontractors and suppliers must be identified within 48 hours of bid submission and registered with the State of Iowa. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (virtual); questions are due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs July 29 at 3:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The notice of intent to award is anticipated July 30, 2026, with construction commencing August 14, 2026 and substantial completion targeted for November 30, 2026. Davis Bacon wages do not apply; the project is exempt from Iowa sales tax.