HHS WRC Campus Utility Decentralization Phase 4/Fire Alarm Phase 3/Linden Fire Suppression

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing Request for Bids (RFB) 927940-04 for a comprehensive facilities modernization project at the Woodward Resource Center located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, which falls under Dallas County jurisdiction. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to execute Phase 4 utility decentralization, Phase 3 fire alarm replacement, and fire suppression system installation across Linden Court Buildings A & B and C & D. Specific deliverables include replacing existing steam and chilled water systems with new air handler units, removing and replacing current fire alarm systems, performing necessary elevator repairs, and installing a new fire suppression system throughout the identified buildings. Contractors must demonstrate experience with complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, hazardous materials handling, and building code compliance. The project requires careful coordination given the presence of hazardous building materials identified in the Hazardous Building Materials Survey Report, including asbestos-containing materials in thermal system insulation, sheet flooring mastic, plaster, and caulking compounds, as well as lead-based paint in various locations, necessitating licensed abatement procedures prior to renovation activities. The bid submission deadline is June 4, 2026, with the posting date of May 8, 2026, providing interested bidders approximately four weeks to prepare and submit proposals. Full-size drawings are available through IMPACS, and reduced-size drawings are provided in the bid documents for preliminary review.

The Notice to Bidders indicates that standard state procurement regulations, bonding requirements, and insurance provisions apply to all respondents, with potential set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses as determined by state policy. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda, certify their qualifications and understanding of project specifications, and complete all mandatory certifications and representations as outlined in the Bid Form. The Project Manual includes detailed specifications and the comprehensive Hazardous Building Materials Survey Report prepared by Atlas Technical Consultants LLC, which documents fourteen distinct materials containing asbestos and lead-based paint findings, establishing the scope and complexity of abatement work required before construction proceeds. Licensed professionals including Architect Cameron L. Manley and Professional Engineers Kyle A. Lawson, John D. Baumhover, and Kevin J. Bruxvoort have prepared the project documentation with current professional certifications. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available summaries of the bid documents, the project scope suggests a significant contract value given the multi-phase nature of utility decentralization, fire alarm and suppression system installation, elevator repairs, and hazardous materials remediation across multiple buildings. Prospective bidders should thoroughly review all documentation, including the full-size drawings available through IMPACS and the complete Project Manual containing hazardous materials survey findings, to ensure accurate cost estimation and proposal preparation.