Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #RFB923904-02
Iowa DAS Solicits Bids for Perimeter Fence and Sally Port Construction at Newton Correctional Facility
Posted
July 12, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
RFB923904-02
NAICS
236220, 238210, 237990
This opportunity involves construction and security upgrades at 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 - Construction of a sally port for secure vehicle entry/exit - Electrical work to support security infrastructure - Exterior improvements and earthwork related to the project - Products/Services Requested: - Perimeter fencing (installation) - Sally port (construction) - Electrical services for security systems - Site earthwork and exterior improvements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Substitute products may be considered if requested in writing before bid opening - Notable Requirements: - Project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax - Davis Bacon Wages are not required - Bid security of 5% of total bid amount is required - Compliance with affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions - Bids must be submitted via the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System - Bidding documents prepared by Farnsworth Group, available from Beeline & Blue
Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for electrical, exterior improvements, and earthwork for the construction of a perimeter fence and sally port at the Newton Correctional Facility, Iowa Prison Industries, Homes For Iowa Facility Production Site in Newton, Iowa. The project is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2026, and end on November 30, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically by July 29, 2026, with a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 16, 2026. The project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax and Davis Bacon Wages do not apply.