Waterloo Aviation RC Renovate Offices

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is seeking bids for a renovation project at the Waterloo Aviation RC facility, specifically targeting the creation of 5 new enclosed offices. The project involves comprehensive interior modifications, including demolishing existing interior borrow lite frames, infilling with concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, constructing new metal stud and drywall partitions with sound batt insulation, and installing new hollow metal door frames with sidelights. Additional renovation requirements include installing wood doors, finish hardware, carpet tile, suspended acoustical tile ceiling, and making modifications to the existing HVAC system. The bid (number C429W3301) was posted on August 15, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. Potential bidders are required to download bid documents from the buyer attachments section and upload them in the vendor attachments section of IMPACS. Interested contractors should contact Philip Payton at philip.payton@iowa.gov for any questions regarding the bidding process. The payment terms will follow Iowa Code 8A.514, which provides the State of Iowa 60 days to process invoices.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bid includes a targeted small business form, suggesting potential opportunities for small business participation. The project does not list any incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements beyond the current HVAC system modifications. Bidders will need to integrate new power and data receptacles, radiant base heaters, and lighting into the existing space. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed in the available documents, the comprehensive renovation scope suggests a moderate-scale project involving significant interior construction and systems upgrades. The bid documents include multiple attachments such as an advertisement, bid form, drawings, and specifications to provide detailed guidance for potential contractors interested in submitting a proposal for this office renovation project.