JB Young Children's Village Renovation Project

The Davenport Community School District is soliciting a single‑prime, all‑trades construction contract for the renovation of the JB Young Children’s Village. The bid is a base‑bid, “single‑prime” contract requiring the successful bidder to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services, including scheduled allowances, to complete the renovation in accordance with the architect’s drawings, specifications, and all addenda. The contractor must be licensed in Iowa and the City of Davenport, provide a 5 % bid security, a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 % of the bid amount, and meet extensive insurance, lien‑waiver, and background‑check requirements. The project includes temporary walls, possible fencing (at GC discretion), and compliance with Iowa preference and domestic preference rules. Bids must be submitted by 9/22/2026, with questions due by 9/18/2026. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 8/26/2026 (non‑mandatory). • Scope: Full renovation of the JB Young Children’s Village (all trades). • Contract type: Base‑bid, single‑prime (all‑trade) contract. • Mandatory licensing: Iowa state and Davenport city contractor licenses required for all subcontractors. • Bonds & guarantees: 5 % bid security, 100 % performance and payment bonds. • Insurance: Minimum commercial general liability $2 M per occurrence, workers’ compensation as required by Iowa law, builder’s risk, etc. • Pre‑bid meeting: 8/26/2026, attendance recommended but not required. • Submission deadline: 9/22/2026 02:00 PM CT. • Questions cut‑off: 9/18/2026 02:00 PM CT. • Additional requirements: Iowa resident hiring preference, criminal background checks, tax exemption certificates, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.