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 requires a single contractor to manage three primary scopes of work: site preparation including grading, compaction, and stone or gravel backfill for new drives and the barn floor; structural work involving a delegated design narrative for a metal building measuring approximately 60 by 120 feet with 24-foot eave heights; and electrical installation consisting of one 200-amp panel, one receptacle, and egress lighting at doors. Demolition and initial earthwork have already been completed by the owner. The college intends to execute an AIA A101 Owner Contractor Agreement, with a target award date in November or December 2026 and a request for services to commence as soon as possible. Bids must be submitted as a single PDF via Workday Strategic Sourcing by 2:00pm EDT on November 9, 2026. Required submission documents include a signed bid form, supplemental bid documents based on the GMB project specifications handbook, a completed Supplier Diversity Information form, and an MBE/WBE/VBE Participation Plan. Evaluation will focus on completeness and diversity participation, with final supplier selection targeted for November 2026. Contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, provide necessary insurance and workers compensation, and adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.