# City of Bluffs Ionwave #APP-90 2026 - 60

Comprehensive Rehabilitation at 220 N 8th St, Council Bluffs (Affected Properties Program)

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** APP-90 2026 - 60
**NAICS:** 236118, 238210, 238110, 238190, 238290

This opportunity involves comprehensive rehabilitation work at 220 N 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA, under the Affected Properties Program.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Council Bluffs Community Development Department
- Scope of Work:
  - Property-wide electrical upgrades, including:
    - Replacement of 2-prong outlets with GFCI or grounded outlets (entire house)
    - Installation of a new electrical panel in the basement
    - Installation of an exterior electrical service disconnect box
  - Structural improvements:
    - New block foundation and footing (basement north wall)
    - Jack bracing installation (basement south wall)
  - Lead Safe Work Practices:
    - Repairing chipped, peeling, or flaking paint/varnish
    - Installation of window inserts and doors with lead-safe methods
    - Cleaning around basement windows and use of ground cover during exterior painting
- Services Requested:
  - General contracting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services
- Unique Requirements:
  - Contractors must be licensed, registered, and certified for lead safety and abatement
  - Compliance with federal, state, and local codes (NEC, IRC)
  - Inclusion of permit costs in bids
  - Mandatory bid walk-through
  - Active SAM.gov registration and not disbarred
  - HVAC contractors must specify furnace and air conditioner brands and sizes
- No specific OEMs or brands mandated; contractors to propose equipment details for HVAC
- All work must pass inspections and clearance testing before final payment

### Description

The City of Council Bluffs Community Development is requesting bids for rehabilitation work at the property located at 220 N 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. The project involves all work set forth in the plans, specifications, and proposals for this property rehabilitation. Bids must be submitted electronically via IonWave by October 9, 2026, at 5 PM CST. This project is federally funded, and contractors must not be disbarred on SAM.gov and must have an active SAM.gov registration. A mandatory bid walk-through is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 11:30 AM CT.

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