WRC Food Service Elevator Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for general, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work on a food service elevator replacement at the Woodward Resource Center, 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa, with bids due September 9, 2026. The general construction package (BP #01) has already been awarded separately; this RFB covers the remaining trade packages only.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of an existing hydraulic elevator serving basement and first-floor levels, including demolition of existing machinery, hoistway doors, and related equipment; installation of new elevator equipment (cab, doors, controllers, hydraulic systems); mechanical, electrical, and fire safety modifications; and coordination with facility operations during construction. The existing elevator shaft, rails, and sump pit will be retained. Work must comply with the 2024 International Building Code and International Fire Code as adopted by Iowa, the 2026 Iowa State Elevator Code, State Mechanical Code, State Plumbing Code, State Electrical Code, and the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act.

A Limited Hazardous Building Materials Survey identified trace amounts of lead-containing paint in elevator shaft components (0.16% and 0.18% by weight, both below the EPA 0.5% regulatory threshold) and no asbestos-containing materials above 1%. Contractors must comply with applicable Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Workforce Development, OSHA, and EPA standards for hazardous materials handling and abatement.

Facility occupancy must be maintained throughout construction, with contractor parking limited to four vehicles. The building is not fully sprinklered; the existing elevator machine room and shaft will remain non-sprinklered per project intent. All fire-rated penetrations must be sealed, and existing interior finishes must be matched or protected in place.

A pre-bid site visit and bidders' conference will be held prior to the bid deadline. Contract award will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Iowa prevailing wage requirements apply.