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Iowa DAS Solicits Bids for Perimeter Fence and Sally Port Construction at Newton Correctional Facility

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for the construction of a perimeter fence and sally port at the Newton Correctional Facility's Iowa Prison Industries Homes For Iowa Phase II site. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA - Project Scope: - Construction of a 12-foot high chain link perimeter fence with 9-gauge steel wire fabric, welded razor wire, and steel pipe framework - Installation of cantilevered slide gates with manual operation and provisions for gate operators - Cast-in-place concrete footings, piers, and concrete paving for sally port and driveways (4000 psi strength, air entrainment) - Aggregate base courses compacted to 95% maximum dry density - Pavement joint sealants (hot-poured and polyurethane, two-year warranty) - Site clearing, earthwork (excavation, fill, grading, compaction), and import/export of materials - Landscape grading, topsoil placement, and seeding with specified soil characteristics and warranty - Erosion and sediment control measures (silt fences, wattles, check dams, filter berms, sediment basins) per Iowa DNR NPDES General Permit No. 2 - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ASTM, ACI, CLFMI, and State of Iowa Highway Department standards - Background checks for all workers - Adherence to state and federal construction regulations - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated; equivalent products may be proposed if approved in advance - Detailed security and access control improvements are part of the project - No specific product brands or manufacturers are named; bidders may propose suitable materials meeting the technical specifications.

Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for exterior improvements and earthwork related to the construction of a perimeter fence and sally port at the Newton Correctional Facility (NCF), Iowa Prison Industries (IPI), Homes For Iowa (HFI) Facility Production Site located at 307 S 60th Ave W, Newton, Iowa. The project includes construction activities to improve security and access control at the facility. Bids must be submitted electronically through the IMPACS system by June 19, 2026. The project is scheduled to begin construction on September 14, 2026, and complete by November 27, 2026.

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