Construction of a new approximately 24,805 sf Vehicle Maintenance Shop in Waterloo, Iowa, to support the Iowa National Guard’s readiness mission. The contract calls for full‑scope professional services, including design‑build of the main building, a controlled waste‑handling facility, a flammable‑materials handling facility, a photovoltaic power system, and a geothermal heating loop. Bids are submitted electronically via IMPACS, with a base lump‑sum bid and up to five optional alternates (bridge crane, concrete paving, high‑density storage, and photovoltaic sizing). The project is funded contingent on federal/state appropriations, is exempt from sales tax, subject to Build America/Buy‑America requirements, and has a 60‑day payment term under Iowa Code § 8A.514.
• Scope: new 24,800 sf building, classroom, work bays, latrine/shower/locker rooms, admin areas, waste‑handling and flammable‑materials facilities, PV array, geothermal loop.
• Bid structure: base lump‑sum plus five optional alternates (crane, paving, storage, PV sizing).
• Key dates: pre‑bid conference March 26 2026; bid opening/closing April 10 2026 1 PM CDT; estimated construction period 16 months.
• Regulations: Buy‑America/BABAA compliance, Iowa sales‑tax exemption, no Davis‑Bacon, 60‑day payment term, mandatory certifications and confidentiality forms.