DOC MPCF Tuckpointing & DOC MPCF Window Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for two distinct projects at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. Specifically, the procurement encompasses tuckpointing work at the south core and east/west staircase, as well as window replacement for the appliance shop and powerhouse. The successful design firm will be required to provide comprehensive services including design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration services throughout the project timeline from January 2025 through December 2025. Proposal evaluation will be based on firm qualifications, approach and methods, proposed schedule, and fee structure, with a requirement for professional liability insurance of $2 million. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on December 9, 2024, at 11:30 AM CST, with questions due by December 11, 2024, at 3 PM CST, and final proposal submissions required by December 20, 2024, at 2 PM CST. The design services must include a minimum of eight site visits, with unit pricing for additional construction inspection visits, and McGough Construction has been engaged as the Construction Manager for the project.

The RFP encourages participation from Targeted Small Businesses, though no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly mentioned. Proposals must be submitted digitally, with payment terms set at Net 60 and proposal validity maintained for 120 days following the submission deadline. The contract utilizes commodity codes 90600 and 92500 for architectural and engineering services, and all contract terms and conditions are available on the Iowa DAS website. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, interested firms must submit a lump sum pricing proposal that includes all reimbursables, broken down by project phases including design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction phase services. The project schedule anticipates design services beginning in January 2025 and construction completion by November 2025, with the total project timeline spanning approximately 11 months. Firms interested in responding must carefully review the full RFP documentation, which provides comprehensive details about submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and project specifications.