RFB927920-01 - WRC Decentralization & Myers Hall Fire Alarm & Sprinklers

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued a Request for Bid (RFB927920-01) for comprehensive fire safety and infrastructure upgrades at the Woodward Resource Center, located at 1251 334th Street in Woodward, Iowa. The project involves replacing existing fire alarm systems in 24 cottages, upgrading steam heating systems to hot water heating, installing new fire suppression systems in Myers Hall, and performing extensive mechanical, electrical, and architectural modifications across Westwood and Myers Hall facilities. The project is divided into multiple bid packages, including General Construction, Fire Suppression, Mechanical, and Electrical & Fire Alarm work, with specific priorities and alternates for different building zones. The bid requires a 5% bid security and mandates electronic submission through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. Key project dates include an optional pre-bid meeting held on February 1, 2023, bid questions due by February 21, 2023, and final bids due by February 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM CST. Construction is anticipated to begin on March 20, 2023, with substantial completion targeted for October 27, 2023, for Westwood and the Administration Building, and March 22, 2024, for Myers Hall and the cottages.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes opportunities for small and targeted businesses, with explicit requirements for affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the state seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses and requires compliance with non-discrimination guidelines. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. An asbestos survey conducted alongside the project found minimal asbestos content, with only one sample from Cottage 201 Franklin showing 2% chrysotile asbestos. The bid form includes an initial $20,000 allowance for wall patching and provides unit pricing for specific fire alarm components, suggesting flexibility in implementation. Though the exact total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure upgrades and the multiple bid packages indicate a significant investment in modernizing the Woodward Resource Center's safety and mechanical systems. Bidders must provide detailed information including contractor registration number, federal tax ID, resident/non-resident bidder status, and safety manager details to be considered for the contract.