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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) filed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeking architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of office/shop buildings at two locations: George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County and Upper Iowa Wildlife Management Area in Winneshiek County. The RFP Number 25CRDLWBGANTO-0014 requires a qualified Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm to provide comprehensive services including architectural design, engineering systems design, construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction administration support. The project scope encompasses building design, site grading, parking areas, on-site wastewater treatment, liquid propane connections, and utility services for both locations. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 4, 2025, with separate sessions for each location, and proposal submissions are due on March 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The contract term spans 26 months with key milestones including 35% plans by July 2025, 60% plans by August 2025, and 100% construction documents by February 2026.

Evaluation will be based on cost (20 points), professional experience and performance record (40 points), and work plan (40 points), with a minimum score of 25 points required for consideration. Required insurance coverage includes $2 million general aggregate liability and $1 million per occurrence. Payment terms are Net 60 days with options for electronic funds transfer, state warrant, or purchasing card payments. The cost proposal must include detailed hourly rates and total hours for each task, with pricing to encompass travel, expenses, and freight costs. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not disclose a specific project budget, though reference materials from similar projects at Kellerton and Wapello State Parks are included to provide context for potential bidders. Funding appears to derive from state infrastructure sources, with the total contract value expected to be substantial given the comprehensive design and construction administration services required for two separate locations.