Renovation of a detention facility in Newton, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

Bids will be considered by the Owner at a public meeting to be held at Jasper Co. Courthouse, Room 203 at 9:30 AM, Central Time, on 4/3/2018 or at such later time and place as may then be fixed. Renovation of a shell space into a Dormitory Style Housing Unit at the Jasper County Jail, 2300 Law Center Drive, Jasper County, IA Owner will issue an authorization letter and an exemption certificate to the contractor and/or subcontractors for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies, and equipment to be used on this project only. DO NOT include sales tax on your bid form. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the date of the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. All bids rejected will bid at a later date. Bidders shall be prepared to submit a performance bond and payment bond conditioned on the faithful performance of the contract. Out-of-state bidders shall be prepared to submit an Out-ofState Contractor Bond to the Iowa Division of Labor in accordance with Chapter 91C of the Code of Iowa. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa labor to the extent lawfully required under Iowa law. It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the bidding requirements. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities or irregularities. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.