CHMHI Gym Conditioning & Ceiling Repair

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the design and construction of air conditioning to the Cherokee Mental Health Institute's gym and repairs to the plaster ceilings. The scope of work includes HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural design, as well as construction administration services. Proposals are due by May 21, 2024, with design development documents due by July 23, 2024 and construction expected to take place from August to December 2024. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 8, 2024. The contract will be a modified ConsensusDOC 803 form, with the design firm prohibited from bidding on the resulting construction contract. The RFP requests lump sum pricing broken down by design phase, with additional unit pricing for construction site visits beyond the seven included in the base scope. The evaluation criteria include the qualifications and experience of the design team, the proposed approach and methods, the firm's schedule, and the proposed fees. After selection, DAS will negotiate a final agreement with the top-ranked firm.

Targeted Small Businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. There are no known issues with the existing air conditioning units, which were procured previously. The estimated budget or award value is not provided in the documents. The project will be located in Cherokee County, Iowa.