Independence Mental Health Institute Infirmary Building Roof Replacement

SECTION 00 1113 NOTICE TO BIDDERS RFB #951900-01 The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for removing and replacing the roof for the Infirmary building which includes mainly asphalt shingles and portions of flat roof at the Independence Mental Health Institute, 2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence, Iowa 50644. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services anticipates construction to begin on September 28, 2026 and end on May 28, 2027. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 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 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274434156597852?p=Lue9ACYW6gzcQl3h9g and teleconference number +1 469-998-6043 Pin: 942 422 528# at 3:30 pm on August 27, 2026. 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 10:00 am, August 20, 2026, to the Issuing Officer. Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute product will be considered if a written request is received by 10:00 am, August 20, 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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Independence Mental Health Institute at 2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence, Iowa 50644. The meeting will be held in the Plant Operations Building north of the water tower. Review of Infirmary building will occur after meeting. This meeting is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name IMHI Infirmary Building Roof Replacement, Dated 7/31/2026 and the Project Manual prepared by 10Fold Architecture + Engineering dated 7/31/2026, may be obtained from Rapids Reproductions by visiting www.rapidsrepro.com or by calling (515) 251-3222 on Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For further information regarding this project contact: Michael Bradbury - Issuing Officer Phone: (515) 823-9327 E-Mail: construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov END OF SECTION