DOC Anamosa State Penitentiary LUC Plumbing

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the replacement of the plumbing fixtures and associated components in all individual cells inside of Living Unit C at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The project scope includes demolishing the existing pipe chase, replacing the waste/vent piping and hot/cold supply piping, framing a new pipe chase, and installing new combination toilet/lavatory units. The required design services include construction drawings, specifications, field examination, code compliance, cost estimating, construction administration, and coordination with the Construction Manager and State agencies. Proposals are due on October 26, 2023, and the designer's contract is expected to be executed the week of October 30, 2023, with a design kickoff meeting the following week. The procurement requests lump sum pricing broken down by design milestones, with an additional unit price for construction site visits beyond the nine specified.

The RFP does not provide any details regarding set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources. The budget for the project will range from $3,794,170 for a 13-week construction period to $5,322,023 for a 45-week construction period. The selected design firm will be required to provide a $2,000,000 professional liability policy with a $25,000 deductible, and the project will utilize a modified ConsensusDocs 803 contract.