DOC NCF Misc Door Replacements

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services issued a Request for Bid (RFB952300-01) for miscellaneous door and window replacements at the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa, located in Jasper County. This sealed bid procurement seeks to replace select doors and windows across multiple buildings (A, B, H, K, and L) at the correctional facility, with the scope encompassing 12 door replacements and 2 window replacements featuring specialized security hardware and detention glazing. Deliverables include hollow metal doors and frames, detention security doors and frames, security windows with ARMORGARD detention glazing, hardware sets, joint sealants, unit masonry work, and painting services. The contractor must be registered as a construction contractor with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and provide their Iowa Contractor Registration Number. All construction workers accessing the facility must complete mandatory background checks and PREA training. The bid submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility. Questions and substitution requests must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026. Bid security equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount, including additive alternates, must accompany all bids in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. Construction is anticipated to commence on October 12, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for November 20, 2026, and final completion by December 18, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is compliant with all requirements and does not exceed available project funding.

Preference will be given to Iowa-based businesses and resident bidders in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 73. Bidders must comply with state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions and are required to disclose all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid deadline. The successful contractor must execute a ConsensusDOCS 802 Agreement Form and provide performance and payment bonds along with comprehensive insurance coverage. The project is exempt from Iowa sales tax, and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply to this procurement. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific budget range or award value has not been disclosed in the available information, though the bid security requirement and project scope suggest a significant capital investment for the door and window replacement work.