Independent Mental Health Institute Warehouse Roof Replacement

The State of Iowa, Department of Human Services, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Independent Mental Health Institute Warehouse Roof Replacement project through Request for Bid (RFB) number RFB949700-01. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide roofing construction services, specifically the complete replacement of the warehouse roof at the Independent Mental Health Institute facility. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with the bid opening having occurred on March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT. The procurement requires submission of a completed and signed Bid Form along with bid security or bonding equal to 5% of the total bid amount. Supporting project documentation includes a Project Manual, architectural drawings, a Notice to Bidders, and detailed specifications necessary for accurate bid preparation. All bidders must demonstrate compliance with applicable non-discrimination clauses and equal opportunity provisions under state and federal law. The primary contact for this procurement is Michael Bradbury at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov, telephone +1 515-823-9327.

This procurement includes set-aside requirements under Iowa Code Chapter 73 that mandate bidders provide Subcontractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contract Information and encourage utilization of certified State of Iowa Targeted Small Businesses in project execution. All bidders must certify compliance with non-discrimination clauses and affirmative action requirements established under state and federal law. While the request for bid document does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contractor, it does identify relevant commodity codes for building construction services, roofing maintenance and repair services, and general construction services. The procurement does not provide an explicit budget range or award value in the available documentation; however, qualified contractors should note that bid security requirements are established at 5% of the total bid amount, which may provide an indication of the anticipated project scope and value range.