HHS State Training School New Garage

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk for a new garage building project at the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora, Iowa. The procurement is a Request for Bids (RFB) for constructing a vehicle storage facility involving new construction, general construction, heavy construction, and trades work. Bidders must submit proposals through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM CST on November 13, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 4:00 PM that same day via Google Meet. An optional pre-bid meeting will occur on November 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the project site. Bidders are required to submit bid documentation including a Bid Security/Bond for 5 percent of the total bid amount and a completed, signed Bid Form. All technical questions and substitute product requests must be submitted by 3:00 PM on November 6, 2025. The construction timeline is anticipated to begin December 9, 2025, and conclude February 27, 2026. Bidding documents can be obtained from Rapids Reproductions after October 23, 2025.

The procurement includes specific requirements for small business participation, mandating that bidders provide subcontractor targeted small business enterprise pre-bid contract information per Chapter 73 of the Iowa Code. Bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions from both state and federal governments. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities. While no specific budget range is detailed, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial capacity and technical expertise in construction management. Interested parties can contact Michael Bradbury, the Issuing Officer, at (515) 823-9327 or construction.procurement@iowa.gov for additional information. The procurement emphasizes local business participation and adherence to state procurement guidelines.