RFP# LAF-27-002 for Lafayette Cold Storage Barn - D1 - LAF - FY27

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana has issued RFP# LAF-27-002 for the delegated design and construction of a cold storage pole barn to support the Bane Agricultural Lab. Located between US 52 and Ross Road, the project scope is divided into three primary components: site work involving grading, compaction, and stone or gravel backfill; structural work consisting of a delegated design narrative for a metal building measuring approximately 60 by 120 feet with 24-foot eave heights; and electrical work including a 200-amp panel, one receptacle, and egress lighting. The college intends to award this scope to a single contractor using an AIA A101 Owner Contractor Agreement, with a target award date of November or December 2026. Bids must be submitted as a single PDF via the Workday Strategic Sourcing portal by 2:00pm EDT on November 9, 2026. A complete submission requires a signed bid form, a supplier diversity information form, a non-collusion certificate, and an MBE/WBE/VBE participation plan; failure to include the diversity plan or the authorized signature may result in the bid being deemed incomplete. The contract mandates compliance with Indiana Code 5-14 regarding public records, adherence to federal and state laws including FERPA and HIPAA, and the provision of all necessary insurance and permits. Final acceptance of the project is subject to a 30-working-day review period by the college following the completion of deliverables.