RFP954600-01 - Addendum 1.pdf

This is Addendum 1 to RFP954600-01, issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on September 30, 2026, modifying the original bidding documents dated September 19, 2026. The RFP solicits professional design services for a pre-action clean agent fire suppression system in the server room at the ATOD facility located at 1918 SE Hulsizer Road, Ankeny, Iowa. The addendum restructures proposal content requirements by moving the "List projects with similar scope and scale" item from Exhibit 5 to Exhibit 3 and renames Exhibit 5 from "Applicable Project Experience" to "Applicable State Project Experience." A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT, available both in-person at the project site and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Written questions and requests for clarification were due by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Respondents must submit proposals in digital format as a single copy with separate technical and cost proposal files, with all proposal terms, including pricing, remaining firm for a minimum of 120 days following submission.

The evaluation criteria allocate 30 points to Firm's Qualifications (Exhibit 3), 15 points to Staff Experience (Exhibit 4), 10 points to Applicable State Project Experience (Exhibit 5), 35 points to Approach and Proposed Methods (Exhibit 6), and 10 points to Project Execution (Exhibit 7), with interviews optional and timing to be announced. Exhibit 3 requires documentation of organizational stability and financial strength, an organizational chart, metrics demonstrating ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and projects of similar scope and scale. Exhibit 5 requires a list of projects completed with the State within the last five years, or projects with other public entities for companies without recent State experience. Payment terms are Net 60 with 0% interest. Michael Bradbury, Senior Statewide Procurement Officer, is the issuing officer and primary contact. Confidential information must be clearly marked, and respondents must provide a public copy with proprietary details redacted. Exhibit A, a Sample Insurance Certificate, was added to the contract documents.