5JD Building 65/66 Parking Lot Overlay
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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of the concrete entrance ramp and asphalt parking lot at Building 65/66 of the Department of Corrections’ 5th District Fort Des Moines location at 68 Thayer Street in Des Moines. Construction is scheduled to begin on April 12, 2027, and conclude by June 3, 2027, with all bids due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, submitted exclusively through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. Each bid must include a bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount, provided as a bid bond, cashier’s check, or certified check from a solvent U.S.-chartered bank. The bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams on the same deadline date and time, with dial-in options provided for participants unable to join virtually. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities if doing so serves the best interest of Iowa. Bidders must adhere to all state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. This project is exempt from Iowa sales tax and is not subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Questions regarding the bid documents must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026, to the issuing officer. Substitutions for specified products will be considered if a formal written request is received by the same deadline, in accordance with Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures, regardless of whether the specification includes terms like “or equal” or “equivalent to.” Bidding documents, including drawings dated July 24, 2026, will be available for access starting July 27, 2026, through Rapids Reproductions via their digital planroom website or by phone. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the project site, and while attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged. For inquiries, contact Katelyn Howells, Issuing Officer, at the provided phone number or email address.
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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services anticipates construction to begin on April 12th, 2027 and end on June 3rd, 2027.
Bids must be received no later than 02:00 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2026. Late bids will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted on IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or a certified check drawn upon a solvent bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America.
Bid Opening The time and place of bid opening will be held at:
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/225461446102188?p=o3vIWX3IE3AQFsspyS Meeting ID: 225 461 446 102 188 Passcode: ff9BV76d
Dial in by phone +1 469-998-6043,,419133960# United States, Dallas Phone conference ID: 419 133 960#
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa.
Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and the Federal Government.
This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project. Questions must be submitted by 02:00 pm, August 14, 2026, to the Issuing Officer. Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute product will be considered if a written request is received by 02:00 pm, August 14, 2026 prior to bid opening. Substitution requests will be considered for all products per Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures, even if the specification does not include a statement such as “or equal,” “equal to,” “equivalent to,” or “basis of design,” unless otherwise noted.
An optional Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 11:00 am at Department of Corrections, 5th District Fort Des Moines located at 68 Thayer Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315. This meeting is not mandatory but is highly recommended.
Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name DOC 5th District For Des Moines Parking Lot Replacement, Dated 07/24/2026 may be obtained from Rapids Reproductions by visiting https://rapidsrepro.com/digital-planroom/ or by calling (319) 364-2473 on Monday, July 27th, 2026.
For further information regarding this project contact: Katelyn Howells – Issuing Officer Phone: (515) 721-7856 E-Mail: construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov
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