Jester Park Nature Center Addition

Polk County Conservation Board is seeking competitive bids for the Jester Park Nature Center Addition project, located at 12130 NW 128th St in Granger, Iowa. The procurement involves constructing a 575 square foot addition to the existing two-story nature center building, which will include a private office, gift shop, adult changing room, and health room. The project requires a general contractor capable of executing comprehensive architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work consistent with Type V-B construction standards and adhering to 2015 International Building Code requirements. Bid documents were released on September 29, 2023, with bids due on October 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM, followed immediately by a bid opening. A pre-bid meeting was scheduled for October 12, 2023, at 1:30 PM at the Jester Park Nature Center. Prospective bidders must obtain bid packets through BidNetDirect.com under ITB 2023-008 and are required to acknowledge all issued addenda, with potential disqualification for non-compliance. The project has a targeted completion date of July 15, 2024.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must provide bid security as defined in Iowa Code section 26.8, which may include a bid bond or other acceptable security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. The total project valuation is estimated at $326,207.68, with funding provided by Polk County. There is a stated preference for products and labor sourced within Iowa, potentially giving advantageous consideration to local businesses. The contract will be awarded at the Polk County Conservation Board Meeting on November 8, 2023. Sales tax exemption certificates will be issued to the winning contractor and subcontractors. The project involves integrating with an existing nature center building constructed in 2018, requiring careful matching of materials, finishes, and adherence to the original structure's design specifications.