Sioux City Vehicle Maintenance Shop

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is seeking bids for a comprehensive Vehicle Maintenance Shop construction project in Sioux City, with a solicitation issued through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS). The project involves constructing a new 24,805 square foot facility for the Iowa Army National Guard, which will include multiple components such as work bays, a classroom, administrative areas, a controlled waste handling facility, a flammable materials handling facility, a photovoltaic electricity-producing system, and a geothermal heating loop system. The base bid includes the main building and associated infrastructure, with five alternate bids available for additional features like a single girder bridge crane, concrete paving, fuel tank relocation, high-density storage system, and expanded photovoltaic array. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the IMPACS system by July 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for June 17, 2025, at the Sioux City Readiness Center and a virtual Teams meeting option. Qualification requirements include being registered with the Iowa Labor Commissioner, providing bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, and demonstrating compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions.

The procurement has a specific focus on promoting Targeted Small Business participation, with a 10 percent participation goal for small businesses in the project. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification and will require compliance with sustainable design and construction practices, including the Build America Buy America Act. While Davis-Bacon Wages do not apply, bidders must adhere to various state and federal regulations. The contract award is contingent on securing federal and/or state funding, with all rights and obligations considered null and void if funding is not confirmed within 60 days after bid receipt. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure development with multiple sophisticated systems, including energy-efficient mechanical components and a rooftop solar energy array. Bidding documents can be obtained from Beeline and Blue, with a set also available for review at the Construction and Facilities Management Office at Camp Dodge. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and represents a substantial investment in modernizing vehicle maintenance infrastructure for the Iowa National Guard.