IMHI Plant Operations Window Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a contractor to replace windows at the IMHI Plant Operations Building located at 2277 Iowa Avenue in Independence, Iowa. The project involves removing 11 existing windows and replacing them with new thermally broken aluminum replacement windows, including 5 fixed windows and 6 operable casement windows. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, with a mandatory bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th, 2024, at 10:30 am at the project site, which is recommended for potential bidders. The project is classified under Request for Bid (RFB) #936900-01, with construction management by Samuels Group and architectural design by Horizon Architecture. The project timeline is set from September 16th, 2024, to April 30th, 2025, and requires careful coordination with the owner's hazardous materials contractor, as hazardous materials are known to be present on-site and will be removed separately.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions, with a specific focus on providing opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses. Bidders must adhere to state and federal guidelines, including resident/nonresident bidder preference regulations under Iowa Code 73A.21. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and Davis Bacon Wages. Subcontractors must be identified within 48 hours of the bid submission deadline, with any subsequent changes requiring owner approval. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the window replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to complete the project according to the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC), maintaining the building's existing architectural characteristics. Questions about the project must be submitted by 2:00 pm on June 27th, 2024, to the Issuing Officer, Michael Bradbury, at construction.procurement@iowa.gov.