Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB952200-01
Replacement of Dietary and Laundry Hot Water Storage Tanks at Newton Correctional Facility, Iowa
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
RFB952200-01
NAICS
238220, 238290
This opportunity involves the replacement of dietary and laundry hot water storage tanks at the Newton Correctional Facility in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (State of Iowa) - Facility: Newton Correctional Facility, Newton, Iowa - OEMs and Vendors: - Laars (storage tanks) - Taco (expansion tanks) - Products Requested: - Dietary Hot Water Storage Tank (Laars STHDI 48168) - 1 unit, 1225 gallon, 48" diameter, 168" length - Laundry Hot Water Storage Tank (Laars STHDI 48084) - 1 unit, 580 gallon, 48" diameter, 84" length - Expansion Tank (Taco PAX130-150) - 2 units, 34 gallon, 16" diameter, 52.5" height - Outdoor Air Intake Plenum Insulation (Alternate #1) - Rigid glass fiber duct insulation, 2 inches thick - Manufacturer Applied Tank Insulation (Alternate #2) - Spray polyurethane foam insulation with acrylic topcoat - Services Requested: - Removal and replacement of existing tanks and expansion tank - Installation of an additional expansion tank - Temporary removal and reinstallation of louver, outdoor air intake plenum, and exhaust ductwork - Crane operations for tank installation and transformer lift - Plumbing piping revisions as required - Unique Requirements: - Crane operations must accommodate an Owner-furnished transformer lift (3960 lbs) - Product substitutions allowed if requested in writing prior to bid opening - Project is exempt from Iowa sales tax; Davis-Bacon wages do not apply - Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance required - Bids must be submitted electronically via IMPACS system
Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the replacement of dietary and laundry domestic hot water storage tanks at the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa. The scope includes removal and replacement of existing storage tanks and one expansion tank, installation of an additional expansion tank, temporary removal and reinstallation of the louver, outdoor air intake plenum, and exhaust ductwork, as well as revisions to plumbing piping as required. The work also involves crane operations for installation of new tanks through the louver opening and accommodation of an additional lift for an Owner-furnished transformer. All related work is indicated in the drawings and specifications.