HHS Cherokee Mental Health Institute Tuckpointing Phase 2. 2

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting sealed bids for tuckpointing and masonry repairs at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa under RFB #951300-01. The procurement encompasses exterior masonry restoration work including removal of deteriorated mortar joints, repointing of masonry joints, brick and stone repairs, stone sill replacement, steel lintel repointing, expansion joint sealant replacement, window flashing and trim replacement, and application of penetrating water repellent to masonry surfaces across multiple campus buildings. The project is divided into two bid packages: Option #1 covers the Administration, Rear Center, North A/B/C, and South A/B/C buildings, while Option #2 addresses the Voldeng Building; bidders may submit proposals for either or both packages. Three unit price items are available for additional tuckpointing work, tuckpointing with deep joint repairs, and brick replacement measured in specified increments. Qualified bidders must be registered construction contractors with the Iowa Labor Commissioner, demonstrate compliance with Iowa State Building Code standards, possess an established place of business in Iowa if claiming resident bidder status, and comply with all federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for April 23-24, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute's Main Admin Building; written questions and substitute product requests must be submitted by 2:00 PM on April 28, 2026, to the Issuing Officer Michael Bradbury. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State's IMPACS Electronic Procurement System no later than 2:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026, with bid opening at 3:00 PM via Google Meet teleconference. Construction is anticipated to commence in August 2026 with substantial completion targeted for November 25, 2026, and all bids must remain valid for thirty calendar days following the submission deadline.

Bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Iowa and, for resident bidder preference purposes, must disclose their resident or nonresident status in accordance with Iowa Code 73A.21. All subcontractors and suppliers must be identified within forty-eight hours of the bid submission date and cannot be replaced without owner approval. Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount must accompany each submission in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check; additionally, performance and payment bonds, proof of insurance coverage, and background checks for all on-site employees are required prior to contract execution. The Iowa Sales Tax does not apply to this project, and Davis Bacon Wages requirements do not apply. Payment applications will be processed with three percent retainage, and the closeout paperwork line item must represent no less than one percent of the contract value or $1,000, whichever is greater. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose submission complies with all bidding requirements. Bidding documents are available from Rapids Reproduction beginning April 16, 2026, and additional information may be obtained by contacting Michael Bradbury at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@iowa.gov.