Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB923904-02
Iowa DAS Solicits Construction of Perimeter Fence and Sally Port at Newton Correctional Facility
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
RFB923904-02
NAICS
236220, 238210, 237990
This opportunity involves construction services for the Newton Correctional Facility in Iowa: - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Project location: Newton Correctional Facility, Iowa Prison Industries, Homes For Iowa Facility Production Site, Newton, Iowa - Scope of Work: - Construction of a new perimeter fence (Bid Package 01) - Construction of a sally port (Bid Package 02) - Electrical installations for both areas (Bid Package 03) - Earthwork, grading, and site preparation - Optional alternates for concertina wire, light fixtures, power pedestals, and additional electrical work - Products/Services Requested: - Perimeter fence and sally port construction (no specific part numbers or OEMs specified) - Electrical work and site improvements - Optional deduct alternates for specific electrical and security features - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Iowa State Building Code - Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions - 5% bid security required - Project is exempt from Iowa sales tax - Davis Bacon wages do not apply - Substitute products may be considered upon request - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose equivalent products subject to approval
Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for electrical work, 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 tasks as detailed in the full-size Project Manual available in IMPACS. Bids must be submitted through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM on July 29, 2026. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 16, 2026.