Carpet Replacement at Water Administration Building

The City of Cedar Rapids has issued a Notice of Request for Bid seeking sealed electronic proposals for the removal and replacement of carpet and base at the Water Administration Building located at 1111 Shaver Rd. NE. The bidding process is scheduled to close on August 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, with bids to be submitted exclusively through the City’s online E-Procurement portal, Euna Procurement, powered by IonWave. The city emphasizes that only electronic submissions are acceptable and that suppliers are responsible for ensuring their responses are correctly uploaded, as the city will not be liable for delays or errors. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline, and a bid tabulation will be shared with all bidders post-award, which will be final and not disclosed over the phone prior to the award decision. Bidders may withdraw their submissions before the deadline but cannot modify or withdraw bids for sixty days afterward. The project value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, and the primary contact for inquiries is Rebecca Johnson, reachable via email or phone. The solicitation is governed by standard contractual terms and conditions that address compliance with ADA standards, bid submission protocols, conflict of interest policies, and delivery expectations, ensuring legal and procedural clarity for participating vendors. The procurement process also incorporates the City’s Buy Local Purchasing Policy, which favors local businesses within Linn County, Iowa, that meet specific criteria and have obtained notarized certification, although certain exclusions apply. Additional documents referenced include other city solicitations, such as construction bids, recycling services RFPs, and cooperative purchasing initiatives, highlighting the city’s comprehensive approach to procurement across various sectors. Overall, this contract opportunity emphasizes transparency, compliance, and local economic support within the framework of the city’s procurement policies.