DOM-IT Jessie Parker South Renovation

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting competitive bids for the renovation of the Jessie Parker South office area located at the Jessie Parker Building, 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. This is a Level 2 alteration project involving comprehensive renovation of an existing 2-story reinforced concrete framed building with basement, encompassing approximately 53,729 square feet across the lower level, Level 1, and Level 2. The scope of work includes demolition of existing walls, flooring, ceilings, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; installation of new finishes including carpet tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring, gypsum board walls, and acoustic ceiling tiles; modernization of HVAC systems with refurbishment of existing variable air volume (VAV) boxes; replacement of plumbing fixtures; and complete electrical system upgrades including lighting, power distribution, fire alarm systems, and data/communications infrastructure. The project is divided into four separate bid packages: General Construction (BP 01), Flooring (BP 02), Electrical/Low Voltage/Fire Alarm (BP 03), and Mechanical/Plumbing (BP 04), with one additive alternate for thermostat replacement. Bids were due by 2:00 PM on April 30, 2026, with virtual bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM via Google Meet, and an optional pre-bid meeting was held on April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. Construction is anticipated to commence on May 8, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for October 7, 2026, representing approximately five months of active construction. The project must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, 2012 IECC, Iowa State Building Code, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with ADA accessibility standards and strict fire-resistance ratings required throughout.

The Notice to Bidders does not indicate Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply to this project, and the work is exempt from Iowa sales tax. There are no designated set-aside restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types in the available documentation. Bidders are required to submit bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount and must provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award. The contract will be executed on a ConsensusDOCS 802 form with modifications, and all work must be coordinated by the Construction Manager, DCI Group, with comprehensive quality assurance requirements and submittal procedures through electronic platforms. Specific qualifications include the requirement that contractors maintain on-site supervision, provide daily cleanup, comply with Capitol Complex security procedures including background checks for all on-site personnel, and adhere to strict indoor air quality maintenance protocols for occupied facility construction. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documentation; however, the scope and complexity of the multi-phase, five-month renovation project suggests a substantial contract value commensurate with the extensive MEP upgrades and comprehensive interior renovation requirements outlined in the project manual and construction drawings prepared by Substance Architecture and IMEG Corp.