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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for professional design services related to building envelope repairs and concrete floor rehabilitation at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. The scope of work encompasses investigation and repair of pre-cast wall panel sealants for Unit L and assessment and remediation of a heaving concrete floor in the warehouse cooler facility. Deliverables include construction documents at 50%, 95%, and 100% completion stages due by July 10, August 7, and August 14, 2026, respectively, along with bidding assistance and construction phase services through project closeout by June 2027. The RFP opened on April 16, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT, with a proposal submission deadline of May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT through the Iowa IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Fort Dodge, and questions must be submitted by May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. A minimum of five in-person site visits and two virtual visits are required, with additional visits available at negotiated unit prices. Contract execution is anticipated for the week of June 5, 2026, with construction scheduled from November 2026 through April 2027.

Selected firms must employ a licensed engineer, landscape architect, or architect in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 26 and maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum inclusive of all reimbursable expenses and broken into three categories: Construction Documents, Bidding or Negotiation Assistance, and Construction Phase services. Proposals are limited to 30 pages excluding cover pages and resumes, with a maximum file size of 10 MB, and must be submitted in native computer format with PDF versions. The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or particular categories of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Payment terms are Net 60, and proposals remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline. The State of Iowa will retain copyright to all deliverables, and the contract will be awarded to the firm providing the best value based on evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP. Budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the provided documentation.