Fort Dodge Correctional Facility Sally Port Operator Replacement

The State of Iowa is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFBCON-2577-2026 for construction services involving the replacement of a Sally Port Operator system at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. This procurement falls under building construction services, security access equipment and systems, and fence installation commodity codes. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids accompanied by bid security in the form of a bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, with all bids to be entered on the provided Bid Form only. The project manual, drawings, notice to bidders, and bid form are available as attachments to the solicitation. The bid opening date is March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, with a bid closing deadline of March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327 serves as the primary contact for this procurement. Bidders must comply with all non-discrimination provisions and subcontractor targeted small business enterprise pre-bid contract requirements as detailed in the project manual, and all affirmative action and equal opportunity provisions of State and Federal laws apply to this procurement.

Bidders are encouraged to identify subcontracting opportunities with certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, demonstrating the state's commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The solicitation does not indicate any specific incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the Sally Port Operator system replacement itself. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, requiring interested bidders to contact Michael Bradbury for additional financial details or to request clarification on project scope and estimated costs. The procurement is open to qualified construction contractors capable of meeting the technical and bonding requirements specified in the bid documents.