Mechanical Services

The State of Iowa is seeking bidders to provide Mechanical Services at state-owned and leased locations throughout Iowa. The contract will be awarded in two tiers, with the first tier consisting of the two lowest bidders for each zone, and the second tier consisting of up to two additional awards in each zone for bidders who meet specific requirements. The contract term will begin on August 1, 2026, and end on July 31, 2027, with the option for the state to renew the contract for up to five annual extensions. Some key responsibilities of the contractor will include: • Providing licensed pipe-fitters, plumbers, sheet metal workers, HVAC, and refrigeration specialists for various maintenance and repairs projects • Ensuring all work is performed in compliance with Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Standards and relevant building codes • Furnishing experienced technicians with the appropriate level of licensure from the State of Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board • Maintaining sufficient inventory of materials to meet usual and customary commercial contracts • Ensuring all work performed is in compliance with the Lockout/Tagout Policy and Confined Space Policy Some specific services that will be required under this contract include: • Heating Systems: high-capacity air handling systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, packaged HVAC, condensation pumps, steam traps, piping repairs • Cooling Systems: chillers, pumps, cooling towers, dry coolers, CRAC units, air distribution systems, piping repairs • Sewage: pump ejectors, toilet, urinals, sinks, piping repairs • Water: drinking fountains, sprinklers, fire pumps, domestic water systems, ultra-water purification systems, piping repairs The State of Iowa reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive or permit cure of nonmaterial variances in the bid. • Bidders must have a brick and mortar, non-residential facility in the zone(s) for which they are bidding • Bidders must provide 24/7/365 coverage to ensure service availability outside of standard business hours and during holidays • Technicians must arrive onsite within 24 hours of notification to address reported routine service requests • Bidders must have all necessary personnel with proper certifications and equipment to safely work on 750-ton or more refrigeration units • Bidders must respond timely to service requests, with zone 5 technicians arriving onsite at Capitol Complex locations within two hours plus travel time from the point of origin to point of service after notification of an emergency call