Fort Dodge Correctional Facility Unit A, B, and G Roof Replacements

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing Invitation for Bids RFB950800-01 for roof replacement work at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility located at 1550 L Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. This procurement involves the removal of existing ballast and roofing materials from the roof decks and installation of a new fully adhered EPDM thermoset single-ply roofing system across three buildings designated as Unit A, B, and G at the correctional facility. The project scope includes selective demolition of existing roofing systems, preparation of roof decks, installation of vapor retarders and polyisocyanurate insulation with a minimum R-30 value, installation of 115-mil EPDM membrane, sheet metal flashing and trim work, joint sealants, and facility fall protection systems including roof anchors and safety railings. The roofing system must be sourced from single-source manufacturers such as Carlisle SynTec Systems, Elevate Roofing Systems, or Verisco Roofing Systems, with substitutions requiring designer approval, and must achieve a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 64, Class A fire rating per UL 790, and be designed to withstand calculated wind uplift forces per ASCE 7. Additionally, contractors must remove and reinstall existing roof-mounted equipment, remove aggregate ballast and dispose of it offsite, remove and reinstall lightning cables with new clips, and maintain asbestos abatement protocols, OSHA compliance, and coordination with facility staff regarding gate access and background checks. Material warranty requirements include a 25-year manufacturer warranty on the EPDM membrane for manufacturing defects and a system warranty covering repairs or replacement for leaks or damage from wind or natural causes. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2026, with the bid form serving as the official submission vehicle for contractors to present pricing and acceptance of all project specifications and requirements.

The procurement documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information within the available summary materials. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the posted opportunity documents. Interested bidders must review the complete bid package, including the Project Manual, Drawings, and Notice to Bidders, to obtain comprehensive information regarding bonding requirements, bid security specifications, contractor qualifications, insurance requirements, and any applicable preferences or special provisions that may apply to this state construction project. Contractors should note that a Limited Asbestos Survey Report dated January 8, 2026, found no asbestos-containing materials in samples collected from the three buildings, and that detailed shop drawings, manufacturer certifications, and field reports must be provided prior to installation. All personnel working on the facility must comply with facility-specific requirements including background checks and PREA training, and all construction equipment must be removed from the site daily to a designated staging area, with only a secured job box permitted to remain on the roof overnight.