DOC IMCC Electrical Service Upgrades

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for schematic design of electrical service upgrades at the Iowa Medical Classification Center (IMCC) in Coralville, IA. The selected firm will provide schematic design services to develop the construction budget and scope of work for a $2.8 million electrical service upgrade project. Key deliverables include evaluating and providing schematic design documents with cost opinions, verifying accuracy of existing drawings, conducting field examinations, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes. The RFP has a pre-proposal conference on 12/12/23 and a proposal due date of 01/09/24, with a tentative schematic design kick-off meeting during the week of 01/22/24. The selection will be based on qualifications, experience, approach, schedule, and pricing.

The RFP indicates that targeted small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. While incumbent vendors and current contractors are not specified, the selected firm will enter into a modified ConsensusDoc 803 contract to provide future design services as funding allows. The project budget of $2.8 million can be spent over multiple fiscal years, with the goal of completing the bulk of the work by June 2025. The project priorities are to add new electrical capacity, service/refurbish/replace existing equipment, and conduct an arc flash study.