NCCF Powerhouse Water Heater Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for the North Central Correctional Facility (NCCF) Powerhouse Water Heater Replacement project located in Rockwell City, Warren County. The procurement involves a comprehensive replacement of two existing water heaters and holding tanks in the facility's central plant, with a phased construction approach to maintain operational continuity. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 pm on April 24th, 2025. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on April 10th, 2025, to review project scope and site requirements. The project requires bidders to provide detailed technical specifications for gas-fired domestic water heating systems, hot water generator tanks, heat exchangers, and gas vents. Contractors must submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, provide project-specific insurance certificates, performance and payment bonds, and a list of subcontractors within 48 hours of bid opening. The engineer's estimated project cost is $340,515, with potential construction periods ranging from July to October or October to December 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and Federal Government. Contractors will need to adhere to specific site rules, including on-site supervision and daily logging, and must use Procore for project management. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis-Bacon Wages will not apply. Bidding documents can be obtained from Rapids Repro until March 31st, 2025, and include drawing sheets and a project manual prepared by Resource Consulting Engineers LLC. Bidders are required to complete a bid form that includes provisions for subcontractors and reciprocal resident bidder preferences. Questions about the bid must be submitted by 2:00 pm on April 15th, 2025, to Michael Bradbury, the Issuing Officer, who can be contacted at construction.procurement@iowa.gov. The state reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in the bidding process.