DOC NCF IPI Homes For Iowa - Warehouse

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for the construction of a new warehouse facility at the Newton Correctional Facility (NCF), specifically for Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) and Homes For Iowa (HFI). The project involves constructing an engineered post frame structure with comprehensive specifications including cast-in-place concrete, sheet metal, doors/frames, sectional overhead doors, painting, electrical systems, fire alarm, earthwork, and exterior improvements. Two primary bid packages are available: General Construction and Electrical, with options for a base 152-foot building configuration or an alternate 200-foot warehouse configuration. The solicitation requires a 5% bid security and allows for unit pricing for additional work like inadequate fill and crushed rock surface. Bids are due on January 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System, with an anticipated construction timeline from March 2023 to July 26, 2023. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on January 4, 2023, at the project site, and bidders can obtain documentation from Beeline and Blue. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply.

The contract opportunity includes specific restrictions on potential contractors, notably prohibiting individuals with convictions that would have placed them in an Iowa correctional facility from working on the project. Targeted small business enterprise requirements are in place, and bidders must comply with non-discrimination and affirmative action provisions. Contractors are required to provide project-specific insurance certificates, performance and payment bonds, and use Procore for project management. The project involves integration with existing infrastructure, including an abandoned underground electrical connection from an existing utility transformer. The architect's cost opinion for the base bid is $887,068.00, with the base bid including the alternate option totaling $1,061,701.00. Successful bidders must submit a list of subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of bid opening and adhere to specific site rules including onsite supervision, daily logs, and background checks. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and select the proposal deemed most favorable to the State of Iowa.