Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB952700-01

Comprehensive Hydraulic Elevator Replacement and MEP Upgrades at Cherokee Mental Health Complex

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for the comprehensive replacement of Elevator F, a 4-stop hydraulic elevator, at the Cherokee Mental Health Complex in Cherokee, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), State of Iowa - Sub-agency: Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CHMHI) - Office: State Design & Construction Resources Bureau, Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Mitsubishi (for split-system HVAC units) - Tarkett (for resilient flooring, or approved equal) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Complete hydraulic elevator system replacement (Elevator F) - Non-proprietary microprocessor-based elevator controller - Hydraulic power unit (motor, pump, oil reservoir, control valve) - Elevator cab enclosure (stainless steel panels, ceiling, flooring, wall pads) - Car operating panel (ADA compliant, with telephone) - Hall fixtures and signals (custom backplates, vandal-resistant buttons) - Hydraulic jack replacement (alternate) - Elevator cab doors, frames, handrails, flooring, ceiling, threshold, lighting - Car direction indicators - Door safety devices, pit switch, traveling cable - Emergency signs and signage - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades: - Split-system air-conditioners (Mitsubishi PUY-AH24NL indoor, PKA-A24NL outdoor) - Submersible sump pump (SP-1) - Electrical panelboards, wiring devices, fuses, safety switches - Lighting fixtures (LED, emergency, exit signs) - Fire alarm devices (detectors, horn/strobe, annunciator panels) - Dedicated circuits for elevator equipment - Other Construction Elements: - Demolition, masonry, firestopping, joint sealants - Resilient flooring (Tarkett iD Latitude Abstracts or approved equal) - Interior painting - Communications system components - Electronic safety and security systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Elevator system must use a non-proprietary controller with full owner access - Compliance with ADA, Iowa State Building Code, and all applicable codes - Option for product substitutions per Section 01 2500 - Project is exempt from Iowa sales tax - 12-month maintenance service for the new elevator after completion - Targeted small business participation and non-discrimination clauses - No Davis Bacon wage requirement - Quantities: - Most items are single-unit replacements; some (e.g., lighting, fire alarm devices) are as scheduled per drawings

Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of Elevator F, a 4-stop hydraulic elevator located in the Main Building's Four Corner area at the Cherokee Mental Health Complex in Cherokee, Iowa. The project involves the complete replacement of the elevator system. Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2026 and conclude in August 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System by 2:00 PM on September 29, 2026, and must include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount.

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