DOC Newton Correctional Facility IPI Homes For Iowa Facility Project – Phase II - Fencing

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for exterior improvements and earthwork at the Newton Correctional Facility's Iowa Prison Industries Homes For Iowa Facility Production Site in Newton, Jasper County, with bids due June 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System and bid opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope is construction of a perimeter fence and sally port at 307 S 60th Ave W, Newton, Iowa 50208. Bidders must review detailed architectural and construction drawings (dated June 1, 2026), a project manual prepared by Farnsworth Group, and bid specifications available from Beeline & Blue beginning June 5. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

Construction is anticipated to commence September 14, 2026 and conclude November 27, 2026. Each bid must include bid security of 5% of the total bid amount in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check drawn on a solvent U.S.-chartered bank. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages do not apply.

Questions and requests for product substitutions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026 to Michael Bradbury, issuing officer, at 515-823-9327 or construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov. Substitution requests will be considered per Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures outlined in the project manual. Bidders must comply with all affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and Federal Government. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive irregularities.