WRC Food Service Elevator Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting bids for the general, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing portions of the Woodward Resource Center (WRC) Food Service Elevator Replacement project. The elevator replacement itself (BP #01) has already been awarded; this RFB (RFB 950400‑02) covers the remaining work, including demolition of non‑elevator structures, installation of temporary enclosures, new mechanical and plumbing systems, and full electrical upgrades. Bidders must submit a sealed bid with a 5 % bid security via the IMPACS electronic procurement system, and a lead‑certified crew is required for any work involving lead‑paint. Key dates include an optional pre‑bid meeting on 27 Aug 2026, question deadline 2 Sep 2026, and sealed‑until bid deadline 9 Sep 2026. The project is slated to start 12 Oct 2026 and achieve substantial completion by 9 Apr 2027. • Scope: General construction, mechanical & plumbing, and electrical packages (BP 02‑05) for elevator replacement. • Requirements: 5 % bid bond, lead‑certified crew, background‑check compliance, performance/payment bonds after award, and sales‑tax‑exempt status. • Timeline: Pre‑bid 27 Aug, questions due 2 Sep, bid deadline 9 Sep, award expected 10 Sep, construction Oct 2026‑Apr 2027.