IVH Loftus & Malloy Water Infiltration

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB #948700-01) for water infiltration and flooding remediation at the Iowa Veterans Home's Loftus and Malloy facilities located at 1301 Summit Street, Marshalltown, Iowa. The procurement encompasses comprehensive sub-grade excavation, waterproofing, foundation repairs, drainage system installation, concrete work, electrical and mechanical systems upgrades, landscaping restoration, and site utilities work. The project is organized into four bid packages: Sitework/Utilities/Concrete (BP 01), Electrical and Low Voltage (BP 02), Waterproofing (BP 03), and General Construction (BP 04), with additional unit price items for wood framing repairs and concrete foundation crack repairs, plus one deductible alternate for basement interior finish repairs. Bids must be submitted electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System no later than 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026, with bid opening at 3:00 PM via Google Meet the same day. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are required for all bidders and are scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM and Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM, both at the Iowa Veterans Home. Construction is scheduled to commence on June 8, 2026 and conclude on November 12, 2026, with a 154-day project duration. Bidders must submit questions and product substitution requests by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026, and each bid must include 5% bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check. Qualified bidders must be registered construction contractors with the Iowa Labor Commissioner, comply with all federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements, and adhere to Iowa Veterans Home security protocols and work hour restrictions (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday).

The procurement contains no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with all affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and Federal Government. Bidders are classified as either resident or nonresident entities under Iowa Code 73A.21, with resident bidders defined as entities authorized to conduct business in Iowa with an established place of business for at least three years prior to the first advertisement. Nonresident bidders must disclose any resident or labor preferences applicable in their home state or country and maintain employment records for a minimum of three years. Subcontractors and suppliers must be identified within 48 hours of the bid submission deadline, with subsequent changes requiring Owner approval. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The State of Iowa is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes, so bidders shall not include these taxes in their bid amounts. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation; however, all bids must include Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, performance and payment bonds, and comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the project duration.