DAS CC Historical Building Elevator Replacements PH1

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of freight and passenger elevators at the State Historical Building located at 600 E. Locust St. in Des Moines, Iowa. The solicitation, identified as RFB944001-01, was posted on June 19, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This procurement is classified as a state-level government action under the SLED category and is intended to modernize critical vertical transportation infrastructure within a historically significant state facility. The project is scoped for full elevator replacements and will require compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards to ensure operational integrity and accessibility. All bids must be submitted through the official Iowa bidding portal, and inquiries should be directed to Michael Bradbury, the primary point of contact, via phone at 515-823-9327 or email at construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov. The place of performance is clearly defined as Des Moines, Iowa, and there is no set-aside designation specified for this contract. Contractors are expected to have the necessary experience, licensing, and resources to carry out elevator replacement work in a sensitive historical environment while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. Failure to meet the submission deadline or provide required documentation may result in disqualification.