Opportunity
Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #CIP3523
Construction and Renovation at Lovejoy Elementary School for Des Moines Independent Community School District
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
CIP3523
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238130, 238160, 238140, 238310, 238120, 238320, 238150, 238350, 238330, 238910
This opportunity involves a major construction project for the Des Moines Independent Community School District: - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Independent Community School District (Polk County, Des Moines, IA) - Project Scope: - Construction of a 21,500 sq. ft. classroom addition to Lovejoy Elementary School - Minor renovations to the existing building - Renovation of the exterior courtyard - Installation of additional parking - Associated site work, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems - Bid Packages Include: - Rammed aggregate piers - Site grading and utilities - Landscaping and synthetic turf - Site concrete flatwork - Structural concrete and retaining walls - Structural steel and erection - Masonry - Roofing and sheet metal - General construction - Aluminum storefront and glazing - Painting and coatings - Flooring and tiling - Fire protection - Geothermal - Plumbing/HVAC - Electrical/technology/security - Notable Requirements: - 5% bid security required - Performance and payment bonds required - Compliance with Iowa's preference for resident bidders and products - Bids must be submitted in paper form only - Project Management: - Managed by SVPA Architects, Inc. and Carl A. Nelson & Company - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of construction materials and systems (see bid packages) - Comprehensive general construction services
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of an addition to Lovejoy Elementary School, including approximately 21,500 square feet of additional classroom space on the west side of the existing building. The project also involves minor renovations to the existing building, renovation of the exterior courtyard, and additional parking installation. Associated site, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work are included in the scope. Bids must be submitted in paper form only, and a pre-bid conference with a site walk is scheduled.