RFP948900-02 - Addendum #02.pdf

This Addendum #2 is issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for RFP 948900-02 concerning professional design services for the Taut Wire Intrusion Detection System Repair project at Anamosa State Penitentiary. The addendum references meeting minutes from a pre-proposal conference held on June 9, 2026, at the Anamosa site and confirms the proposal deadline of June 22, 2026. The scope of work encompasses creation of construction drawings and specifications, field examination of existing buildings, material recommendations, survey work, utility coordination, State Historic Preservation Office coordination, and complete construction administration. The selected design firm will deliver phased design documents progressing from 100% Design Development through multiple Construction Document phases, culminating in completion by August 24, 2026, followed by construction-phase services including one in-person design kickoff and building evaluation, four virtual design reviews, three construction field visits, and substantial and final completion site visits.

Compensation is structured as a lump sum with itemized pricing for design development documents, construction documents, bidding and negotiation assistance, construction phase services, and unit pricing for additional construction inspection visits. Professional liability insurance of $2 million is required. All design documents become the property of the State of Iowa and must be delivered in native computer format and PDF versions. Proposals are limited to thirty pages or less, excluding dividers, cover pages, and resumes, with a maximum file size of 10 MB, and must be submitted electronically through the Iowa IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. Evaluation criteria consist of qualifications and experience of assigned staff (45 points), approach and proposed methods including delegated design authority (35 points), proposed schedule (10 points), and hours by position (10 points), with optional interviews available. The contract will use a modified Consensus Doc 803 agreement.