Mount Pleasant RC Lighting Upgrades

The State of Iowa's Department of Public Defense (DPD) has issued Request for Bids (RFB) number 582-RFB-2344-2026 for professional services to upgrade lighting at the Mount Pleasant RC facility, located at 1000 S Walnut St, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The primary procurement objective is the comprehensive removal of existing non-LED lighting fixtures and installation of new, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures at the Mt Pleasant Armory. The project is structured as a single lump-sum service line item (S1 Base Bid), requiring professional electrical and lighting installation expertise. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with interested bidders required to RSVP to the issuing officer, Philip Payton, at least 24 hours prior to the visit. Sealed bids are due by December 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with seventeen attachments including architectural drawings, LED fixture specifications, lighting data, and a detailed Scope of Work document. Bidders must provide comprehensive contact information, certify bid terms, authorize information release, and confirm acceptance of federal terms, conditions, insurance requirements, and payment terms.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation indicates standard state procurement protocols. The State of Iowa allows sixty (60) days for invoice payment, in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The bid is priced in U.S. Dollars and will remain sealed until the December 22, 2025 deadline. Potential bidders with questions are directed to contact Philip Payton, Issuing Officer, at 515-975-6211 or philip.payton@iowa.gov. Although no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the lighting upgrade project suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the facility's electrical infrastructure. The solicitation emphasizes professional service capabilities in LED lighting installation and electrical system modifications for the Iowa Army National Guard facility.