DVA IVH Courtyard Sun Shades

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting bids for the construction of sunshades in the courtyard at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in Marshalltown, Iowa. The project, identified as RFB935500-01, involves the installation of new sun shade structures in two designated areas of the courtyard, with one location requiring a custom cantilever design. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the work, including excavation, utility location, demolition, site restoration, and compliance with technical specifications for concrete, reinforcing steel, landscaping, and other project components. Bids are due on January 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract is expected to be awarded in late January. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 16, 2024, and questions from bidders must be submitted by January 17, 2024.

This contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The project is open to all qualified contractors. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor is there any mention of existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The project estimate is $110,000, but the actual award value may vary depending on the bids received. Funding for the project will be provided by the State of Iowa.