Cedar Falls Community School District - Holmes JH Additions and Renovations - Project #25022 (2026)
Cedar Falls Community School DistrictSchool · Cedar Falls, IA- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Duration
- 21 months
- Primary contact
- Ted Friesner
- (319) 883-6309
The 30-second brief
The Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking construction bids for Project #25022, Holmes JH Additions and Renovations, located at 505 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. The project involves a phased addition and renovation at the existing school facility, including a new full-service cooking kitchen and serving area, swimming pool and locker room conversion into a gymnasium, competition gymnasium conversion into a wrestling room and classrooms, and associated structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, technology, and fire alarm improvements. Mechanical work encompasses HVAC system replacement/modification, grease interceptor installation, and geothermal, heating water, and glycol system reuse; electrical work includes new lighting, power distribution modifications, fiber network infrastructure relocation, and fire alarm replacement. Site work features utility modifications, pavement milling, restoration, and landscape restoration. Estimated project cost is under $10,200,000. Sealed lump sum bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time at the James L. Robinson Administrative Center. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at Holmes Junior High. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5% and comply with local trade licensing, insurance, bonding, and Iowa statutory preferences.
Construction of a new full-service cooking kitchen and serving area; renovation of existing swimming pool and locker room areas into a gymnasium; renovation of existing competition gymnasium into a wrestling room and classrooms; conversion of existing cooking kitchen into classroom space; HVAC systems replacement and modification; installation of a new grease interceptor; reuse of existing geothermal, Heating water, And glycol systems; new lighting; power distribution modifications; relocation of building's fiber network infrastructure; replacement of existing fire alarm system; utility modifications; pavement milling and restoration; landscape restoration
Price, lowest responsible bidder
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Summary
The Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking construction bids for Project #25022, Holmes JH Additions and Renovations, located at 505 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
The project involves a phased addition and renovation at the existing school facility, including a new full-service cooking kitchen and serving area, swimming pool and locker room conversion into a gymnasium, competition gymnasium conversion into a wrestling room and classrooms, and associated structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, technology, and fire alarm improvements. Mechanical work encompasses HVAC system replacement/modification, grease interceptor installation, and geothermal, heating water, and glycol system reuse; electrical work includes new lighting, power distribution modifications, fiber network infrastructure relocation, and fire alarm replacement. Site work features utility modifications, pavement milling, restoration, and landscape restoration. Estimated project cost is under $10,200,000. Sealed lump sum bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time at the James L. Robinson Administrative Center. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at Holmes Junior High. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5% and comply with local trade licensing, insurance, bonding, and Iowa statutory preferences.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Construction of a new full-service cooking kitchen and serving area
- Renovation of existing swimming pool and locker room areas into a gymnasium
- Renovation of existing competition gymnasium into a wrestling room and classrooms
- Conversion of existing cooking kitchen into classroom space
- HVAC systems replacement and modification
- Installation of a new grease interceptor
- Reuse of existing geothermal, Heating water, And glycol systems
- New lighting
- Power distribution modifications
- Relocation of building's fiber network infrastructure
- Replacement of existing fire alarm system
- Utility modifications
- Pavement milling and restoration
- Landscape restoration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid security
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
- Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
- Submit to
- James L. Robinson Administrative Center, 1002 West 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Scope location
- Cedar Falls, IA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Cedar Falls Community School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: James L. Robinson Administrative Center, 1002 West 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. For questions, contact Ted Friesner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Cedar Falls Community School District in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ted Friesner at (319) 883-6309. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Construction of a new full-service cooking kitchen and serving area; renovation of existing swimming pool and locker room areas into a gymnasium; renovation of existing competition gymnasium into a wrestling room and classrooms; conversion of existing cooking kitchen into classroom space; HVAC syste. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cedar Falls Community School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Cedar Falls Community School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cedar Falls Community School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 21 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 24, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid security, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Review the full document from Cedar Falls Community School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cedar Falls, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.