SECTION 00 0112 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AMES, IOWA
MGMC ST6 Inpatient Rehab Reno
Project # 2240017610
Issued for Construction
09-02-2026
Sealed proposals will be received by the Construction Manager – McGough Construction, on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, in the Bessie Myers Auditorium, on the 1st floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa starting at 1:00 PM and opened at 1:15 PM for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for Bid Packages (01 – 05).
Proposals will be presented to and considered by the Board of Trustees of the surgery center during a meeting at on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Such proposals received will be acted upon at such time and place or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.
DESCRIPTION: Furnish all labor, material and equipment required to accomplish the construction described in the specifications, indicated on the plans, and according to the schedule. The renovated floor will be converted into a dedicated Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation unit designed for patients who require intensive rehabilitative care following an illness, injury, surgery, or other significant medical event. The new unit will include 18 inpatient rooms, along with specialized clinical and support spaces intended to help patients regain mobility, independence, and the skills needed for daily living.
The anticipated substantial completion is by November 2027.
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on September 15th at 10:00 AM at the Bessie Meyers Auditorium at Mary Greeley Medical Center, located in Ames, IA. This is not a mandatory meeting for submitting a bid.
QUESTIONS: Bidding questions are due no later than close of business September 23rd, 2026. Questions shall be submitted to the Architect and Construction Manager via email and send to representatives listed in the project directory.
Bids are for:
Bid Package 01 – General Construction
Bid Package 02 – Framing, Drywall, Ceilings, Paint
Bid Package 03 – Fire Suppression & Clean Agent Systems
Bid Package 04 – Mechanical, Plumbing, & HVAC
Bid Package 05 – Electrical, Low Volt, Communications, Nurse Call
Bidding documents may be obtained starting September 2nd, 2026, via from Action Reprographics, 5037 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313 (phone) 515-288-2146, upon deposit of the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). This deposit will be refunded upon return of the bidding documents in good condition within thirty days after receipt of bids. MBI bid cards will be accepted. Include a nonrefundable check in the in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) for plans to be shipped. Electronic copies of the bid documents are available via Action Reprographics.
Bidding documents may be examined at:
McGough Construction Company
217 East 2nd St., Suite 120
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-639-3853
Action Reprographics
5037 NE 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
515-288-2146
BID SECURITY: All bids must be accompanied by bid security payable to OWNER in an amount equal to at least 5% of the highest total amount including Add Alternates. The bid security may be in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or a bid bond executed by corporations authorized to contract as surety in the State of Iowa. The bid bond shall be executed by the Bidder on AIA Bond Document. Bid Security shall be in a separate envelope with the sealed bid and shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages in the event the bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnish a bond within ten days after his bid has been accepted. No Bidder may withdraw their bid for at least sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids the 13th Day of October, 2026.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Board of Trustees.
The Notice to Proceed will be issued following acceptance of the executed Contract by the successful Bidder and the requisite Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and insurance certificates, and a determination by the OWNER that it has secured permanent financing for the Project. All work for this package shall be completed within the given schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Owner reserves the right to request qualification forms before issuing documents or before Contract is awarded, and to further reject any or all proposals or to waive technicalities or irregularities and to accept any bid which will best serve the interests of the Owner. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference shall be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.
