HHS Cherokee Mental Health Institute Tuckpointing Phase 2.2

PROJECT MANUAL
PROJECT NAME:
HHS CHMHI Tuckpointing Phase 2.2
PROJECT ADDRESS:
1251 W Cedar Loop
Cherokee, Iowa 51012
PROJECT DATE: April 7th, 2026
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OWNER:
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
109 Southeast 13th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
OWNER PROJECT NUMBER: 9513.00
OWNER REQUEST FOR BID NUMBER: RFB 951300-01
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
DCI Group Inc.
220 SE 6th Street Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER PROJECT NUMBER: 9513.00
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ARCHITECT:
Kezlo Group, LLC
PO Box 1086
Brookhaven, PA 19015
ARCHITECT PROJECT NUMBER: 9513.00
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SECTION 00 0107
SEALS PAGE
I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or
under my direct supervision and responsible charge.
Discipline:_Architecture Stamp:
Company Name: Kezlo Group, LLC
Address:_PO Box 1086, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Telephone:_(844) 495-3956
Name: Jason Charles Winters Responsibility: Designer of Record (DOR)
License#:_ARC08750
I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or
under my direct supervision and responsible charge.
Discipline: Stamp:
Company Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Name: Responsibility:
License#:
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SECTION 00 0110
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
1.01 DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
A. 00 0101 Project Title Page
B. 00 0107 Seals Page
C. 00 0110 Table of Contents
D. 00 0115 List of Drawing Sheets
E. 00 0116 Bid Submittal Checklist
F. 00 1113 Notice to Bidders
G. 00 2113 Instructions to Bidders
H. 00 2113.01 IMPACS Electronic Procurement System Instructions
I. 00 2113.02 Sample Contractor Certificate of Insurance
J. 00 3113 Preliminary Schedule
K. 00 3126 Existing Hazardous Material Information
L. 00 3143 Permit Application
M. 00 4116 Bid Form
N. 00 4116.01 Non Discrimination Clause Information
O. 00 4116.02 Targeted Small Business Information
P. 00 4313 Bid Security Forms
Q. 00 5200 Agreement Form
R. 00 6000 Payment Bond and Performance Bond Forms
SPECIFICATIONS
1.02 DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. 01 1200 Contract Summary
B. 01 1201 General Work Requirements
C. 01 1202 Special Work Requirements
D. 01 2500 Substitution Procedures
E. 01 2600 Contract Modification Procedures
F. 01 2900 Payment Procedures
G. 01 3100 Project Management and Coordination
H. 01 3100.01 Web Based Construction Management
I. 01 3200 Construction Progress Documentation
J. 01 3300 Submittal Procedures
K. 01 4000 Quality Requirements
L. 01 5000 Temporary Facilities and Controls
M. 01 6000 Product Requirements
N. 01 7300 Execution
O. 01 7700 Closeout Procedures
1.03 DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. 02 4119 Selective Demolition
1.04 DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
A. 04 0120.63 Brick Masonry Repair
B. 04 0120.64 Brick Masonry Repointing
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C. 04 0140.61 Stone Repair
D. 04 0140.62 Stone Repointing
1.05 DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
A. 07 1900 Water Repellents
B. 07 6200 Sheet Metal Flashing & Trim
C. 07 9200 Joint Sealants
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SECTION 00 0115
LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
DRAWINGS
1.01 SHEET TITLE
A. G-001 COVER SHEET
B. A-101 ADMIN, NORTH A,B,C, SOUTH A,B,C & REAR CENTER - OVERALL PLAN
C. A-102 ADMIN & REAR CENTER - PLAN
D. A-103 NORTH A, B, C - PLAN
E. A-104 SOUTH A, B, C - PLAN
F. A-201 ADMIN - EAST & WEST ELEVATIONS
G. A-202 ADMIN - NORTH ELEVATION
H. A-203 ADMIN - SOUTH ELEVATION
I. A-204 NORTH A - ELEVATIONS
J. A-205 NORTH A - ELEVATIONS
K. A-206 NORTH B - ELEVATIONS
L. A-207 NORTH B - ELEVATIONS
M. A-208 NORTH C - ELEVATIONS
N. A-209 NORTH C - ELEVATIONSA-210 SOUTH A - ELEVATIONS
O. A-211 SOUTH A - ELEVATIONS
P. A-212 SOUTH B - ELEVATIONS
Q. A-213 SOUTH B - ELEVATIONS
R. A-214 SOUTH C - ELEVATIONS
S. A-215 SOUTH C - ELEVATIONS
T. A-216 REAR CENTER - ELEVATIONS
U. A-217 REAR CENTER - ELEVATIONS
V. A-530 DETAILS
W. G-001 COVER SHEET
X. A-101 OVERALL PLAN
Y. A-201 NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS
Z. A-202 EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS
AA. A-530 DETAILS
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SECTION 00 0116
BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
A. The Bidder is responsible to see that the bid is submitted online at IMPACS Electronic
Procurement System on or before the due date and time specified. Late bids shall not be
accepted.
B. Bids shall be typewritten or in ink. All information requested shall accompany the bid. All
blocks shall be completed. Errors shall be lined out and initialed.
C. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. The State may waive minor deficiencies or
informalities in the best interest of the State of Iowa.
D. A properly prepared and submitted bid document is the bidder's responsibility.
E. Bids cannot be changed after the bid opening.
F. In all cases, no verbal communications by any party will override written communications from
the issuing office.
G. The Bid Form shall be completed in full and signed and submitted by an officer of the bidder
with authority to bind in a contract.
H. If Bid Bond is called for, it shall accompany the Bid submission.
I. If Non-discrimination Clause information is called for, it shall accompany the Bid submission
J. If Targeted Small Business Pre-bid Contact information is called for, it shall accompany the Bid
submission.
K. If Certificate of Site Visit form is called for, it shall accompany the Bid submission.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED
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SECTION 00 1113
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
RFB #951300-01
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for Tuckpointing Repairs at Cherokee
Mental Health Institute, Cherokee, Iowa 51012.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services anticipates construction to begin in August 2026 and end
November 25th, 2026.
Bids must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Monday May 4th, 2026. Late bids will not be considered. Bids
shall be submitted on IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid
Security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. Each bid
shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check or a certified check drawn upon a solvent bank
chartered under the laws of the United States of America.
Bid Opening
The time and place of bid opening will be held at meet.google.com/dmo-yqcw-ajc and teleconference
number +1 319-435-9120 Pin: 723 560 590# at 3:00 pm, Monday May 4th, 2026
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive
irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa.
Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of
Iowa and the Federal Government.
This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project.
Questions must be submitted by 2:00 pm Tuesday April 28th, 2026, to the Issuing Officer.
Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute product will be considered if a written
request is received by 2:00 pm Tuesday April 28th, 2026, prior to bid opening. Substitution requests will
be considered for all products per Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures, even if the specification does
not include a statement such as "or equal," "equal to," "equivalent to," or "basis of design," unless
otherwise noted.
Mandatory pre-bid meetings will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am at Cherokee Mental
Health Institute, Main Admin Building, Heritage Room at 1251 W Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012 and on
Friday, April 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am at Cherokee Mental Health Institute, Main Admin Building, Heritage
Room at 1251 W Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012. Attendance at one of the two mandatory pre-bid
meetings is required to qualify for bidding.
Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name HHS CHMHI Tuckpointing Phase
2.2, Dated 4/7/2026 and the Project Manual prepared by Kezlo Group dated 4/7/2026, may be obtained
from Rapids Reproduction by visiting www.rapidsrepro.com or by calling (515) 251-3222 on Thursday April
16th, 2026.
For further information regarding this project contact:
Michael Bradbury - Issuing Officer
Phone: (515) 515-823-9327
E-Mail: construction.procurement@iowa.gov
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SECTION 00 2113
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
RFB #951300-01
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Project Description
B. Owner
C. State Agency Representatives and Contacts
D. Proposal Form and Submissions
E. Taxes
F. Alternate Bids
G. Drawings
H. Bid Security
I. Due Date and Time for Receipt of Bids
J. Commencement and Completion Date
K. Site Visit
L. Pre-bid Meeting
M. Questions
N. Addenda and Interpretations of the Contract Documents
O. Substitutions
P. Obligation of Bidder
Q. Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment
R. Withdrawal of Bid
S. Bid Closing
T. Basis of Bids
U. Informalities/Rejection of Bids
V. Consideration of Bids
W. Preference
X. Qualifications
Y. Insurance
Z. Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor
AA. Execution of Contract
BB. Laws and Regulations
CC. Contract Documents and Order of Precedence
DD. Conditions of the Work
EE. Subcontracts
FF. Project Manual/Drawings
1.02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Project Description: Tuckpointing, masonry and stone repairs at CHMHI
1.03 OWNER
A. State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, 109 SE 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50319
1.04 STATE AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES AND CONTACTS
A. PURCHASING AGENT: Michael Bradburry - Issuing Officer, State of Iowa, Department of
Administrative Services, Hoover State Office Building, 3rd floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des
Moines, IA 50319-0105, Phone: 515-823-9327; email: construction.procurement@iowa.gov
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A. OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Jennie Elliott, State of Iowa, Department of Administrative
Services, 109 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: 515-745-3244; email:
jennie.elliott@iowa.gov
B. ON-SITE COORDINATOR: Brad Wittrock, Deputy Superintendent, 1251 W Cedar Loop,
Cherokee, IA 51012 Phone: 712-225-6920; email: bwittro@dhs.state.ia.us
C. ON-SITE COORDINATOR: Jason Pigott, Plant Operations Manager, 1251 W Cedar Loop,
Cherokee, IA 51012 Phone: 712-229-1505; email: jason.pigott@hhs.iowa.gov
D. ON-SITE COORDINATOR: Matthew Boothby, Director of Operations, 1251 W Cedar Loop,
Cherokee, IA 51012 Phone: 712-225-2741; email: mboothb@dhs.state.ia.us
B. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTACT: Jason Bellrichard, DCI Group, 220 SE 6th St. St. 200
Des Moines IA 50309, Phone: 605-305-0736; email: jasonb@dcigroup-us.com
C. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Jacob Borel, Kezlo Group, PO Box 1086 Brookhaven PA
19015, Phone: 641-525-5102; email: jborel@kezlo.com
PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PROPOSAL FORM AND SUBMISSION
A. A properly prepared and submitted bid is the bidder's responsibility. Bids are to be made in
accordance with these Instructions to Bidders and items included on the Bid submission. Failure
to comply may be cause for rejection.
B. The Bid is to consist of the required Bid information, together with the other information specified
below to be submitted with the Bid, in which copies are included with these Bidding Documents.
1. The total bid package submitted is required to include the following:
a. An online submission including:
1) Required Bid Form (To be uploaded online)
2) Required Non-discrimination Clause Information
3) Required Targeted Small Business Pre-bid Contact Information
4) Bid Security (documentation provided by Bidder) (To be uploaded online) (Required)
5) Certification of Site Visit (To be uploaded online if Pre-Bid is Mandatory)
C. Include the amount for performing all work described in the drawings and specifications for Base
Bid and for each Alternate Bid requested.
D. Acknowledge receipt of all Addenda issued, where so indicated on the Bid Form
E. All required information to be submitted, by an officer of the company having authority to bind the
company in a contract.
F. Commencement of the work of the contract shall begin with the Contractor's receipt of a fully
executed contract (signed by both parties).
G. The Owner reserves the right to award a contract for Base Bid only, or for Base Bid in
combination with any, or all, identified Alternate Bids. The Owner reserves the right to award a
contract for individual Bid Packages, or any combination of Bid Packages. Each Bidder must
comply with all of the General Requirements of the project and any requirements of the Project
manual that apply to their scope of work.
H. The company's Federal I.D. Number and the Iowa Contractors Registration Number shall be
included in the Bid Form.
I. Unless indicated otherwise, the Bid shall be for a single responsibility contract for all work as
indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Project Manual, and shall be a lump sum amount.
If no change in the Base Bid amount is required with respect to consideration of a particular
Alternate Bid, enter "No Change" in the blank for that Alternate Bid.
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J. Where so requested, provide Unit Prices for the designated types of work and in the units
specified, in which the Unit Prices would be used as adjustments to the quantities described in
the instructions as the basis for the Base Bid and any Alternate Bid work. A Unit Price would be
applicable in the event the Owner should request additional work of that type beyond the extent
and quantity that has been established as the scope of the work by graphic delineation and
notations on the Drawings, or by otherwise stipulating in the Bidding Documents a numerical
quantity of the work, for the Bidder's use in determining the lump sum bid amount for the Base
Bid and any requested Alternate Bid containing such work. The Unit Prices shall also be used to
adjust the Contract Amount for actual quantities of work involved when the work subject to Unit
Price adjustment differs by being less in quantity than that contemplated by the original scope of
work for the respective Base Bid or Alternate Bid.
K. Completed State of Iowa Nondiscrimination Clause information and Subcontractor Targeted
Small Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contact Information, included in these Bidding Documents,
are to accompany the Bid submission. Bidders shall comply with all affirmative action/equal
opportunity provisions of State and Federal laws. The Owner seeks to provide opportunities for
Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa.
L. All Bid information is to be submitted online. Any required Bid Security shall be provided, in the
form and amount specified elsewhere in these Instructions to Bidders, at the time of submission
of the Bid. When a site visit is mandatory as specified elsewhere in these Instructions to Bidders,
and a Certificate of Site Visit is required to be submitted with the Bid as evidence of such visit
having occurred for purposes of observing the conditions of the site and the work proposed
therein, the Certificate shall be uploaded with the bid submission.
3.02 TAXES
A. In accordance with Section 423 of the Code of Iowa and 701-19 of the Iowa Administrative Rules,
Iowa Construction Sales Tax Exemption Certificates for this project will be issued. Do not include
Iowa sales tax or use tax, or any local option sales tax, on construction materials in determining
your bid prices. The successful Contractor will be required to notify the Department of
Administrative Services project manager of all Subcontractors within forty-eight (48) hours after
the published date and time by which bids must be submitted. Information on the Contractor and
each Subcontractor shall include the firms' name, address, contact person, federal tax
identification number, and the Iowa contractor registration number. For the Contractor and each
Subcontractor, designate the type of trade or category of work that is to be provided on the
project. The Construction Manager for the Department of Administrative Services must be
informed when any Subcontractor is added to the project. Following receipt of the information,
the Construction Manager for the Department of Administrative Services will arrange to have an
authorization letter and certificate (please see sample, included in the Project Manual) issued on
behalf of the Contractor and each Subcontractor and will forward the documents to the Contractor
for distribution and use by each in purchasing construction materials for this project. Certificates
issued for this project shall be used for tax-exempt purchasing construction materials for this
project only.
3.03 ALTERNATE BIDS
A. Bidders are to bid all Alternates requested on the Bid Form. Alternates quoted will be reviewed
and accepted or rejected at the option of the Department of Administrative Services. Accepted
Alternates will be identified in the Owner-Contractor agreement. Indicate the price for Alternates
described, as shown on the Drawings and specified in the Project Manual, and identify in the
correct location on the Bid Form.
3.04 DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL
A. Drawings and Project Manual are specified in the Notice to Bidders or any extension thereof
made by Addendum.
3.05 BID SECURITY
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