DPS Post 09 Interior Renovations

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for interior renovations at the DPS Post 09 located at 1510 W 1st Street in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The comprehensive renovation project involves selective demolition, carpentry, gypsum board installation, painting, flooring, and electrical work across multiple interior spaces including offices, conference rooms, storage areas, and specialized rooms like the Trooper's Room and State Radio Office. The project will be completed in two phases, with a targeted substantial completion date initially set for July 26th, 2023, but later extended to September 15th, 2023. Bids were initially due on March 30th, 2023, but were ultimately extended to April 13th, 2023, and must be submitted electronically through the IMPACS Procurement System. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on March 21st, 2023, at the project site, and bidders were required to provide a 5% bid security and comply with various documentation requirements including contractor registration, federal tax ID, and safety manager information. The project will be managed by Boyd Jones Construction Management, with architectural design by Horizon Architecture, and will utilize Procore for project management documentation.

The procurement includes provisions encouraging participation from Targeted Small Businesses and requires compliance with state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner and submit comprehensive documentation including a list of subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of bid submission. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and Davis-Bacon Wages, and will use ConsensusDocs 802 contract standards. Contractors will be required to provide project-specific insurance and performance/payment bonds, with a unique requirement of a 1% closeout line item that can only be invoiced after final completion certification. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the multiple-phase approach suggests a significant investment in upgrading the DPS Post 09 facility. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the State of Iowa.