WRC Med Center Fire Sprinkler

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued Request for Bids (RFB926200-02) for a fire sprinkler system installation project at the WRC Med Center in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to install a comprehensive fire suppression system and new fire pump station, with construction anticipated to begin on September 12, 2022. Key bid details include an August 17, 2022 bid opening at 3:00 pm, with final bids due by 2:00 pm on August 25, 2022. An optional pre-bid meeting was previously held on August 3, 2022, at the Woodward Resource Center. Bidders are required to submit a bid security/bond for 5% of their total bid amount and must provide specific documentation including their Iowa Contractor Registration Number, Federal Tax Identification Number, and a declaration of resident or non-resident bidder status. The project is structured as a lump sum bid package specifically for fire sprinkler and fire pump work, with bidding documents available through Rapids Reproduction.

The solicitation includes provisions for non-discrimination and targeted small business enterprise requirements, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for certain business types. Bidders must provide detailed sub-contractor information and demonstrate compliance with safety management protocols. While no specific budget or funding source is explicitly detailed in the available documents, the project appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement for the Woodward Resource Center. The procurement requires comprehensive documentation and adherence to state-specific bidding regulations, with particular attention to contractor classification and compliance standards. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were specifically mentioned in the procurement documents. Interested contractors must carefully review all bidding requirements, including specific definitions for resident and non-resident bidder classifications, to ensure full compliance with the solicitation's terms.