DAS AGS Cabin Roof Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a professional design firm to provide comprehensive services for the Abbie Gardner Sharp Historic Site Cabin Roof Replacement project located in Arnolds Park, Iowa. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP #938000-01) for architectural and engineering services focused on historical preservation and restoration. Specific deliverables include schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration for replacing the cabin's wood shingle roof, repairing log daubing and chinking, replacing window glazing putty, evaluating log and stone foundation conditions, and assessing water management strategies. Proposers must be licensed professionals (engineer, landscape architect, or architect) registered in Iowa with demonstrated expertise in historical preservation. Key dates include a voluntary pre-proposal conference on 2/27/2024 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, questions due by 3/5/2024, and proposals due on 3/12/2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The project timeline anticipates design kick-off in March 2024, construction document development through June 2024, contractor bidding in July 2024, and project closeout in October 2024.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires proposers to have professional liability insurance of $2 million with a $25,000 deductible. The project will be managed using Procore's online project management system and will utilize a modified ConsensusDocs 803 Form of Agreement. Although a specific budget was not directly stated, the existing conditions report suggests potential project costs ranging from $111,000 for cabin roof and preservation work to potentially over $1.2 million for broader site improvements. The project will be funded through Major Maintenance budget allocations, with the final scope and budget determined by the selected design firm's recommendations and subsequent review by the State Historical Preservation Office. Proposers must submit a project-specific schedule, staff resumes, anticipated hours and rates, and a lump sum breakdown by schedule of values. The ultimate goal is to preserve the historical integrity of the Abbie Gardner Sharp Historic Site while ensuring its continued accessibility and structural soundness.