1384256-event.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) event document issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for professional design services related to the Infirmary Building Roof Replacement project at the Independence Mental Health Institute. The solicitation seeks complete tear-off and roof replacement design services for an existing roof comprised primarily of asphalt shingles with portions of EPDM flat roof, along with evaluation and potential repair of gutters and downspouts. Design deliverables include 50% construction documents due June 26, 2026, 95% construction documents due July 17, 2026, and 100% construction documents due July 24, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Independence, Iowa. Questions and clarifications must be submitted by May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Construction is anticipated to occur from October 2026 through June 2027, with project closeout in July through August 2027. The contract is anticipated for execution the week of May 22, 2026, with design kick-off the week of May 29, 2026. Required site visits include nine in-person visits and six virtual visits throughout various project phases.

Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum fee inclusive of all reimbursables, broken down by construction documents, bidding/negotiation assistance, and construction phase services, with hourly rates and anticipated hours for all assigned personnel. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% financing available. Proposers must be registered with the Iowa Secretary of State (unless sole proprietorships or general partnerships), include a licensed engineer, landscape architect, or architect per Iowa Code Chapter 26, and maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million. Proposals must not exceed 10 MB in file size and are limited to thirty pages or less, excluding dividers, cover pages, and resumes. Proposals remain firm for 120 days following the May 12, 2026, submission deadline. Story Construction has been engaged as the Construction Manager to serve as advisor to DAS and assist in contract administration. The RFP does not establish restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise designations and does not contain explicit set-asides for specific organization types. No award value or budget range is specified in the procurement documents.