Renovation of a mixed-use development in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

For the construction/repair and/or installation of the following improvement(s): B8899 DMPS Central Campus Basement Renovations Commencing. The entire deposit will be refunded to bona fide Bidders upon the return of the Documents, in good condition to Beeline and Blue, within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract(s). Plans may also be inspected at the following locations: Construction Update Internet plan room at the school district's Operations Center, 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50316. Bids must be submitted on the approved bid form available in the plans and specifications. No oral, facsimile, telegraphic or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered. "Instructions to Bidders" for additional information and full description of bid bond requirements and process. Lump-sum bids will be received under one contract as described in the specifications. Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after specified closing time for receiving bids. All interested parties are invited to attend. 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 5:30 p.m. on 3/7/2023 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. Work under the proposed contract shall be commenced immediately after the award of the contract and shall be completed and ready for operation not later than 180 calendar days after the notice to proceed, subject to any extension of time which may be granted by the Board of Directors. 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. Secretary of the Board Des Moines Independent Community School District.