Renovation of an educational facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Bidders will be required to provide a security deposit, in the form of an approved Bid Bond, cashiers or certified check, or certified share draft in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of each bid, in a separate attached envelope. Lump-sum bids will be received under one contract as described in the specifications. Consideration of the bids received and the award of contract or other action may be made by the Board of Directors of the Des Moines Independent Community School District upon the proposals received in accordance with the law and the plans and specifications at its meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 6, 2022 in the District Board Room at 1800 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa or at any other published and/or posted location of the Board meeting. The Board of Directors may make the award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. 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 domestic labor. All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and Board Policies. In accordance with the Code of Iowa, Articles 73.15 through 73.21 and as amended by Sec. 223 of House File 479, the Board of Education of the Des Moines Independent Community School District seeks to provide opportunities for Iowa Targeted Small Businesses in the award of all contracts. The Certified Iowa Targeted Small Business participation target is ten percent (10%) of the base bid. Targeted Small Business (TSB) means a small business which is fifty-one percent or more owned, operated, and actively managed by one or more women or minority persons. Certified in the above context means the TSB has been certified by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. A complete listing of all certified TSB's may be secured from the Iowa Department of Economic Development (515) 242-4700.