Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB944001-01
Elevator Replacement Project at Iowa State Historical Building
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
RFB944001-01
NAICS
238290, 236220
This opportunity involves the replacement of freight and passenger elevators at the Iowa State Historical Building in Des Moines, managed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Project location: State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of elevator equipment (freight and passenger) - Includes new elevator machinery, controllers, doors, openers, signage, and controls - General construction services for elevator replacement - Elevator operation and lockout services (hourly rate) - Mechanical, electrical, low voltage, and fire alarm system work related to elevator installation - Painting and finish work associated with elevator replacement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Iowa State Elevator Code, International Building Code, ADA, and fire safety standards - Maintain building accessibility and protect existing finishes during construction - Coordinate with facility for major deliveries and temporary enclosures - Substitution requests for specified products are allowed - Targeted small business participation encouraged - Project is exempt from Iowa sales tax; Davis Bacon wages not required - No specific OEMs are named, but elevator equipment and controllers are central to the scope.
Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of freight and passenger elevators at the State Historical Building located at 600 E. Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa. The project includes construction work to replace existing elevator equipment and associated components. Bids must be submitted electronically via the IMPACS system by July 9, 2026, and the construction is anticipated to begin in February 2027 and conclude in December 2027. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, and substitution requests for specified products will be considered if submitted by July 1, 2026.