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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT TITLE:
WATERLOO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP
PROJECT LOCATION:
WATERLOO, IOWA
BID DATE:
APRIL 10, 2026
PROJECT NO.: 190185
CONTRACT NO.: C485X2118
The Iowa Department of Public Defense, on behalf of the Iowa National Guard (IANG), will be receiving
bids until 1:00 P.M. local time for the proposed WATERLOO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP,
WATERLOO, IOWA. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
Base Bid:
Construction of a new approximately 24,805 SF Vehicle Maintenance
Shop including, but not limited to, the main building, a controlled
waste handling facility, a flammable materials handling facility,
electricity producing photovoltaic system, and a geothermal heating
loop system. The Vehicle Maintenance Shop building contains one
classroom, work bays, latrine/shower/locker room spaces,
administration areas, and support spaces.
Alternate Bid No.1: Single Girder Bridge Crane.
Alternate Bid No.2: 8” PCC in lieu of Gravel for All Drive and Parking Paving, Excluding
Concrete Building Aprons and Various Pads.
Alternate Bid No.3: 8” PCC in lieu of Gravel at Main Building Circular Drive.
Alternate Bid No.4: High Density Storage System.
Alternate Bid No.5: Photovoltaic Array Size.
Bids received will be opened and read aloud at the time indicated. Late bids cannot be considered. Bids
must be uploaded on the State of Iowa IMPACS system. Visit https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov and select
the project with the contract number listed above. At the bottom of that page, select the ‘Sign up here!’ link
to register and receive emails about the project. Navigate back to the project page and select the IMPACS
link at the bottom of the page if you need to register to use that system. THIS IS THE ONLY ALLOWABLE
BID SUBMISSION PROCEDURE.
A Teams meeting has been established for interested parties to listen in while the bids are opened and
evaluated. Here is the information (this will also be posted as a link on the project page at Bid Opportunities)
Help: https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US
Join the meeting now: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-
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Meeting ID: 993 937 322 26
Passcode: hj2xi3VD
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WATERLOO, IOWA
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Dial in by phone
+1 571-616-7941,,587771141#
Find a local number:
https://dialin.cpc.dod.teams.microsoft.us/159ea8f1-dc3e-41a8-8e5c-2d80a8930cc5?id=587771141
Phone conference ID: 587 771 141#
Bids shall be submitted on the enclosed Form of Bid as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders.
Any construction contractor performing work in Iowa (including out-of-state contractors) must comply with
Chapter 91C of Iowa Code
Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of
Iowa and the Federal Government. The Iowa Department of Public Defense, Iowa Army National Guard,
seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. A listing of certified Targeted Small Businesses can be obtained by
visiting the Iowa Department of Economic Development website at
https://iowaeda.microsoftcrmportals.com/tsb-search/
The Iowa Department of Public Defense reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive
irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa and the IANG.
This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project, however
the Build America Buy America Act will apply to this work.
Bidding Documents may be obtained from Beeline and Blue (2507 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
50312, (515) 244-1611 or 1-800-347-1610) or they can be found in electronic format on the Bid
Opportunities project page.
Bidding Documents may also be viewed online or downloaded at www.beelineandblue.com. Click on
“EPLANROOM” and then “PUBLIC PROJECTS”. Register and log in, then select the project name or enter
the project name in the search window.
The Plan Holders List may be viewed online at www.beelineandblue.com. Navigate to the project as
outlined above and click on the “PLAN HOLDERS” tab.
For questions regarding the website, please call (515) 244-1611 or 1-800-347-1610.
A set of the Bidding Documents is also available for review at the Construction and Facilities Management
Office, Bldg 3535 (B-61), Camp Dodge.
Award of this contract is dependent on receiving requested Federal and/or State funding. If such funding
is not received within the sixty (60) day bid guarantee after the date of receiving bids, all rights and
obligations under this agreement are considered null and void.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. local time, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 at the Waterloo
Readiness Center, 3106 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, Iowa 50703 to review the Plans and Project Manual and
to answer questions on this project. A Teams meeting has been established for interested parties to attend
if they cannot be on site. Here is the information (this will also be posted as a link on the project page at
Bid Opportunities)
Help: https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US
Join the meeting now: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-
join/19%3adod%3ameeting_a61ce06128424011955008d80f8c3c09%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%2
2Tid%22%3a%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e7922f33-
98e3-47c0-b69e-fe73f37fd378%22%7d
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WATERLOO, IOWA
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