HHS WRC Cottage Siding Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for the HHS WRC Cottage Siding Replacement project at the Woodward Resource Center, located at 1251 334th Street in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement is a construction contract focused on replacing vinyl siding on Cottages 101 and 200 Franklin, which includes comprehensive exterior renovation work such as removing existing siding, repairing sheathing, installing new wicker tan vinyl siding with white trim, and updating window and door trims. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM the same day via teleconference. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Story Construction trailer. Bidders are required to provide a bid security/bond for 5% of the total bid amount and must comply with comprehensive technical specifications prepared by Genesis Architectural Design. The project is anticipated to begin on April 28, 2025, and is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2025.

The contract seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, with specific provisions for resident and non-resident bidders per Iowa Code 73A.21. Bidders must certify compliance with federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements and provide documentation of their business status. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract emphasizes supporting small and disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner as a Contractor and demonstrate an understanding of construction best practices. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the siding replacement project for two cottages suggests a substantial investment in facility improvement, with the total project scope involving selective demolition, exterior finish carpentry, weather barriers, plastic siding installation, sheet metal flashing, and joint sealants.