HHS IMHI Soil Remediation

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a contractor for a soil remediation project at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) located at 2277 Iowa Avenue in Independence, Iowa. The project involves excavating approximately 5,300 cubic yards or 9,000 tons of imported fill materials from a 0.8-acre area, with work scheduled to begin on April 28, 2025, and anticipated to take two weeks to complete. The excavated materials will be transported to the Black Hawk County Landfill, requiring comprehensive environmental monitoring including soil sampling for toxicity characteristics, metals, and semi-volatile organics. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 1:00 pm on April 10, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:00 pm the same day via virtual teleconference. An optional pre-bid meeting is set for March 27, 2025, at 11:00 am, and interested parties can coordinate site visits by contacting Mike Cook. The bid requires a 5% bid security, which can be submitted as a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check, and contractors must comply with specific site access, clearing, dust control, and soil restoration requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, encouraging opportunities for certified small businesses. Bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions, and must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon wages will not apply. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive bid is expected, covering site access road construction, fencing, stormwater pollution prevention, soil excavation, decontamination, dust control, and soil restoration. Bidders are required to maintain bid validity for 30 calendar days and must identify all subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid date. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in the best interest of the State of Iowa. Substitution requests for specific products will be considered if submitted in writing by April 3, 2025.