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

The Work generally consists of: This project includes renovations to Building 70, the existing aircraft rescue and fire fighting building (ARFF), at the Des Moines International Airport to build out space for an airport operations center and associated offices. Work in this project includes reconfiguration of existing rooms, new finishes in select spaces, mechanical equipment and ductwork replacement, upgraded security controls, and other associated mechanical and electrical upgrades. Commencement of Work. Work on the improvements shall be commenced any time after a written Notice to Proceed is issued and shall be completed as stated below. The Notice to Proceed will be issued after the Board Meeting, which is expected to occur in September 2025. Completion of Work. This project shall be fully completed no later than May 25, 2026. Each Bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of Contract corporate Surety Performance and Payment Bond(s), in a form acceptable to the Board, for the faithful performance of the Contract, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the Contract. The Bidder's security shall be in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the Bid and shall be in the form of a cashier's check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on an FDIC insured bank chartered under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; or a Bid Bond on the form provided in the Contract Documents with corporate Surety satisfactory to the Board. The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the specifications. Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds. Each successful Bidder will be required to furnish corporate Surety Bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of its Contract price. Said Bonds shall be issued by a responsible Surety approved by the Des Moines Airport Authority and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, and protect and save harmless the Des Moines Airport Authority from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contract and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of two (2) years from and after acceptance of the Contract. Award of Contract. All proposals submitted in accordance with the instructions presented herein will be subject to evaluation. Bids may be held by the Des Moines Airport Authority for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of conducting the bid evaluation. The Owner will base the award of contract upon the lowest aggregate sum proposal submitted from those bidders the Owner confirms as being responsive and responsible. The right is reserved, as the Des Moines Airport Authority may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. Doc note: A copy of said plans, specifications, and form of contract, and estimated total cost is now on file in the office of the Director of Engineering and Planning and may be examined at the Des Moines International Airport, 2nd Floor, Room 207, 5800 Fleur, Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. Documents are available at a cost of $25, which is refundable, provided the following conditions are met: (1) The Contract Documents are returned complete and in a reusable condition, and (2) they are returned within fourteen (14) calendar days after the award of the project. The Des Moines Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the Authority. Question Deadline 08/21/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to ENGINEER in writing, either through mail, email, or fax. Contact individual shall be as follows: Holly Elbert, P.E. BBS Architects Engineers 219 Eighth Street, Suite 100 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-365-8244 helbert@bbsae.com, Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.