HHS Ankeny Iowa Medical Examiners Office Expansion & Renovation

The Iowa Department of Human Services (HHS) is seeking professional construction services for the Ankeny Iowa Medical Examiners Office Expansion & Renovation project through a Request for Bids (RFB). The primary scope of work includes the removal of existing non-LED lighting fixtures and the installation of new, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures, along with comprehensive building expansion and renovation activities. Bidders must submit sealed bids using the provided official Bid Form, with a strict requirement that bids entered only in the items section will be rejected. The complete project documentation encompasses three volumes of project manuals and two volumes of drawings, which are available for download from the procurement portal. Bid submissions are due on December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with bidders required to provide bid security or bonds equal to 5 percent of their total bid amount. All bidders must complete and sign the formal Bid Form as a prerequisite for bid entry, and the primary contact for this solicitation is Michael Bradbury, reachable at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or 515-823-9327.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for non-discrimination compliance and subcontractor diversity, with a particular emphasis on engaging Targeted Small Business Enterprises in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. Bidders are actively encouraged to identify and include certified Iowa Targeted Small Businesses as subcontractors, which may provide a competitive advantage during evaluation. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves multiple construction-related commodity codes, including building construction services for medical facilities and general heavy construction services. The project appears to be focused on modernizing infrastructure through energy-efficient lighting upgrades and facility expansion, suggesting potential technical integration requirements with existing medical examiner office systems. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned in the available documentation, and the solicitation appears open to qualified construction and renovation contractors who can meet the technical specifications and comply with state procurement guidelines.