Woodward Resource Center Campus Fiber Upgrades

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued a Request for Bid (RFB #927940-02) for the Woodward Resource Center Campus Fiber Upgrades project, seeking a comprehensive fiber network infrastructure replacement. The procurement involves upgrading existing data and communication infrastructure, specifically focusing on installing new single mode fiber and fiber hardware in the Maples building located in Woodward, Iowa. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM on June 5, 2025, and are required to include a Bid Security/Bond representing 5% of their total bid amount. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Woodward Resource Center, providing potential vendors an opportunity to review project specifications. The project timeline indicates construction will commence on July 7, 2025, and is expected to conclude by March 31, 2026. Bid documents, including drawing sheets and project manuals, were prepared by Shive-Hattery Inc. and can be obtained from Rapid Reprographics.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax, and Davis Bacon Wages will not apply. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Michael Bradbury, the designated issuing officer. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the requirement for a 5% Bid Security suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. The procurement focuses on technical infrastructure upgrades, indicating potential qualifications might include experience in fiber optic network installation, telecommunications infrastructure, and complex campus-based technology integration projects. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in network infrastructure replacement and have the technical capabilities to successfully implement the fiber upgrades at the Woodward Resource Center.