DOC Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility Hot & Cold Water Main Replacement

The State of Iowa, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking professional design services for a critical infrastructure replacement project at the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility. The procurement focuses on creating comprehensive construction documents for replacing the facility's hot and cold water main systems, with a specific emphasis on civil, sanitary, and water supply engineering services. The Request for Proposal (RFP Number RFP950200-01) was released on October 20, 2025, with proposals due on November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM, which can be attended in-person or via Microsoft Teams. Potential respondents can submit clarification questions until November 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The proposal must remain valid for 120 days following the submission deadline, and only one digital copy is required. Key commodity codes for this procurement include professional engineering services, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, and water supply, treatment, and distribution engineering.

While the RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the procurement is open to professional engineering firms capable of executing the technical requirements. Bidders should review the contract terms and conditions available at https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/ConsensusDoc803.pdf. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, indicating standard government payment protocols. Additional bidding information and potential addenda can be found at http://bidopportunities.iowa.gov. Though the exact award value is not specified in the documentation, the project involves a comprehensive water main replacement at a correctional facility, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Interested firms should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure they have the requisite expertise in correctional facility infrastructure design, particularly in water supply and distribution systems.