DOC Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Perimeter Fence and Wagon Gate Replacement

The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking professional engineering and architectural services for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility's perimeter fence and wagon gate replacement project through Request for Proposal RFP950600-01. The procurement specifically requires comprehensive design and planning services for replacing the existing perimeter fence and wagon gate infrastructure at the correctional facility. The solicitation was issued on December 7, 2025, with proposals due on January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, requiring sealed submissions to be delivered before the deadline. Michael Bradbury serves as the primary procurement contact, reachable at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9327. Respondents must complete all required certifications, authorize information release, and follow confidential information handling procedures, which include clearly marking any confidential sections and submitting both a marked and public version of the proposal. The procurement falls under commodity codes for professional engineering services (92500) and professional architectural services (90600), indicating the specialized nature of the required work.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to be a standard competitive procurement open to qualified professional engineering and architectural firms. Payment terms are established as Net 60 with 0% interest, suggesting standard commercial payment expectations. The RFP references an attached document containing complete project specifications and requirements, which likely provides more detailed information about potential bidder qualifications and project-specific criteria. Though no specific budget range is mentioned in the available information, correctional facility infrastructure projects typically represent significant capital investments. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of work, technical requirements, and potential integration challenges associated with replacing perimeter security infrastructure at an active correctional facility.