Tenders/Capitol Complex Monument Repair and Restoration Services

Capitol Complex Monument Repair and Restoration Services

Administrative Services, Dept

Published: Oct 7, 2026

Updated: Oct 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Ports and Rehabilitation. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Iowa Bid Opportunities, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines features a rich collection of about 48 monuments that honor Iowa’s history, military service, and cultural heritage. Key highlights include the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil War Monument, which commemorates Iowa’s Civil War veterans and marks the site of the original Capitol building; the Lincoln and Tad statue, one of several historic sculptures placed around the grounds; and multiple war memorials spanning conflicts from the Spanish American War to Vietnam. The World War?II Memorial Plaza stands out with its striking 50-foot “Freedom Flame” and walkway chronicling major wartime events, along with an integrated Pearl Harbor tribute dedicated in 1991. Additional features include the Liberty Bell replica gifted in 1950 to recognize Iowa’s wartime bond efforts and various commemorative trees, benches, cannons, and modern sculptures that collectively tell the story of Iowa’s contributions and values across generations. The State of Iowa is seeking Respondents to provide monument assessment survey, restoration, maintenance, and repair services for the State of Iowa. Objectives • Preserve, protect, and restore State-owned historic and civic monuments while maintaining their historical and architectural integrity. • Obtain qualified professional services for monument assessment, conservation, restoration, repair, and maintenance. • Establish consistent, appropriate, and sustainable restoration practices using qualified personnel, suitable materials, and recognized preservation standards. • Identify and address deterioration, damage, and maintenance needs before conditions result in further damage or loss of historic materials. • Minimize disruption to State operations and the public while protecting monuments and surrounding property during restoration activities. • Provide the State with clear condition assessments, recommended treatments, documentation, and completed restoration work that meets applicable preservation standards and project requirements. Site visit: There will be no site visit for this solicitation. Reference monument bios in Attachment 2. All monuments are located on public grounds and can be viewed at any time. Contract Term The term of the contract will begin 12/01/2026 and end on 11/30/2027. Option 1: The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to five (5) years. Bid Number: 005-RFP-3080-2027 Agency: Administrative Services, Dept Contact: Michael Bradbury (michael.bradbury@das.iowa.gov)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Iowa Bid Opportunities and was originally published on October 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Administrative Services, Dept

Administrative Services, Dept has issued 226 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Iowa Bid Opportunities. Most recent publication: October 12, 2026.

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