DOC Iowa Correctional Institute for Woman Tunnel Infill

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting sealed bids for the tunnel infill and associated road‑repair project at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville, IA. The work includes complete demolition of an abandoned tunnel, structural capping, flowable‑mortar backfill, removal of existing pavement, new concrete pavement and sidewalks, utility protection and relocation, grading, erosion control, and final site restoration. Bidders must submit a 5 % bid security, adhere to a strict bid‑submission deadline, and comply with state affirmative‑action and small‑business subcontracting requirements. The contract is exempt from Iowa sales tax and does not require Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rates. The project schedule is tight, with construction slated to begin in late September 2026 and be substantially completed by the end of November 2026. • Scope: Tunnel demolition, flowable‑mortar infill, new PCC pavement (7 in.) and sidewalks (4 in.), utility protection, grading, erosion control, and landscaping. • Bid requirements: 5 % bid bond, electronic submission via IMPACS, mandatory acknowledgment of all addenda, non‑discrimination clause, TSBE subcontractor information. • Schedule: Posting 8/14/2026 → optional pre‑bid meeting 8/20/2026 → questions due 8/25/2026 → bid deadline 9/3/2026 → construction 9/22‑11/30/2026.