Davenport Ionwave #27-24

Freight House masonry restoration and related exterior improvements

The City of Davenport is seeking a contractor to restore masonry and complete related exterior, structural, and electrical work at the Freight House. - Government buyer: City of Davenport, Iowa — Purchasing Division. - Scope and bid quantities: Complete-project work (1 lump sum); mortar-joint grinding and repointing (650 SF); replacement of exterior-wythe brick (650 SF) and interior-wythe brick (650 SF); and a complete retaining-wall alternate (1 lump sum). - Additional work shown in the plans: Remove about 419 SF of concrete slab and construct about 671 SF of concrete pavement, with retaining-wall and railing work. Electrical work includes removing or disconnecting equipment as needed, protecting and reconnecting existing circuits, and installing or reinstalling lighting. Plans specify an ACE Illuminations LED tube, model CE-N-0-SC-EF-R-IP65, with red color, IP65 protection, and 360-degree illumination; quantity and some details are unclear. - Allowance: A $40,000 construction contingency (1 lump sum); use requires the City's prior written authorization. - OEM and named firms: ACE Illuminations is identified as the lighting manufacturer. The documents also name Legat Architects, Inc., Select Structural, Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc., MidAmerican Energy, and MetroNet Fiber, LLC in design or utility-related roles; they are not identified as product manufacturers or bidders. - Completion requirement: Complete the work, including cleanup and equipment removal, by the stated project deadline, unless changed by written change order.

Description

The City of Davenport is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, and materials for the Freight House Tuckpointing project. Work includes grinding and repointing mortar joints, replacing damaged masonry units, and removing, painting, and reinstalling an existing box light and other exterior light fixtures. The project also includes an alternate for retaining wall work, extending the outdoor patio slab, replacing fencing with guardrail, and relocating electrical equipment. Bids must be submitted through the City of Davenport e-bidding system by October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT; email, fax, and paper submissions are not accepted.

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