Waterloo Vehicle Maintenance Shop

The Iowa Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking professional construction services through a Request for Bids (RFB Number C485X2118) for the design and construction of a new Vehicle Maintenance Shop facility in Waterloo, Iowa, encompassing approximately 24,805 square feet. The project deliverables include a main building with one classroom, multiple work bays, latrine/shower/locker room spaces, administration areas, and support spaces, along with a controlled waste handling facility, flammable materials handling facility, an electricity-producing photovoltaic system, and a geothermal heating loop system. Bidders must submit lump-sum bids for the base bid and five alternate bids through the Items sections in IMPACS, with all supporting bid documents including Advertisements, Drawings, Form of Bid, Specifications, and TSB Form required as attachments. The solicitation opened on March 20, 2026, at 12:00 AM CDT with a mandatory bid submission deadline of April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Bidders must certify their bids and authorize the release of bid information to be eligible for consideration. The State of Iowa requires sixty days for payment of invoices in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514, and all bidders must agree to these terms. The issuing officer is Philip Payton, available at 515-975-6211 or philip.payton@dpd.iowa.gov.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The request does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology that bidders would need to integrate with in performing the work. Similarly, the procurement documents do not disclose a specific budget range or award value for this construction project. Bidders requesting confidential treatment of specific information must complete the required form and mark applicable items in the Items Section accordingly. Prospective bidders should contact Philip Payton directly for clarification on evaluation criteria, budget parameters, or any other questions regarding the solicitation requirements and project specifications.