Cosmic Seed Sculpture Relocation

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ-47800-01) for the Cosmic Seed Sculpture Relocation project in Des Moines, Iowa. The procurement solicits qualified contractors to relocate the Cosmic Seed sculpture from 502 E 9th Street to 1305 E Walnut Street, Fourth Floor, with a comprehensive scope encompassing sculpture removal, transportation, new concrete foundation construction, and final site grading and sodding. The RFQ is structured with three distinct quote packages: Sculpture Relocation, New Concrete Foundation, and Final Grade and Sod, allowing contractors to price each component separately, with the state intending to make a single award for the entire project. Contractors must submit quotes through the Iowa IMPACS Procurement System by Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all project work to be completed no later than November 14, 2025. Technical specifications and project drawings prepared by Shive-Hattery (dated October 9, 2025) provide detailed guidance for the relocation, and contractors must adhere to Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) for site work. Respondents are required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond in accordance with the Consensus 802 Agreement and meet comprehensive insurance requirements detailed in Exhibit D.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide insurance documentation with specific minimum liability coverage limits and additional insured requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project requires comprehensive technical and logistical capabilities, including specialized sculpture handling, concrete foundation construction, and site restoration skills. The RFQ covers various construction service commodity codes, including heavy construction, general construction, trades, and miscellaneous services. All project questions must be submitted via email by 4:00 PM on October 22, 2025, and the state will utilize standard payment terms of Net 60 days. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the complexity of the sculpture relocation, foundation construction, and site restoration suggests a significant investment in this cultural infrastructure project.