HHS STS New Garage Building - Phase 2

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the construction of a new garage building for vehicle storage at the Iowa State Training School for Boys located in Eldora, Iowa. This phase 2 project, designated under solicitation number RFB947601-01, encompasses furnishing, installing, and connecting complete systems in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications. The construction work includes architectural, electrical, and electronic components, with an emphasis on compliance with referenced standards such as ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, and ADA. The project must be substantially complete by September 29, 2026, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. All work is to be performed at the project site, with inspections and final acceptance occurring on location. The contract process will award this work to the lowest responsible bidder based on completeness, compliance, and total bid cost, without formal trade-offs between cost and non-cost factors. Contract administration involves submission of all approvals, progress payments, and reports through an electronic platform (Procore). Payments follow a retainage of 3% and use standard AIA forms. Packaging and marking requirements are strict, emphasizing protection during shipment and storage, proper labeling per ANSI and UL standards, and clear, durable identification to facilitate inspection and maintenance. Special contract provisions address site security protocols, waste disposal compliance, and limitations on operational interference. Although federal FAR contract clause styles are not incorporated, contract documents follow MasterFormat and ConsensusDocs structures, with administrative procedures such as substitution requests and contract modifications included. No formal evaluation factors or socioeconomic certifications are explicitly completed, although there is a governmental preference for targeted small business participation and mandated pre-bid outreach documentation. Proposal submissions must be electronic via the IMPACS system by the specified deadline, and only complete bid packages, including required certifications and documentation, are accepted.