Eighth Judicial District - DOC Transitional Housing Unit

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) #005-RFP-2058-2026 on behalf of the Eighth Judicial District to procure a prefabricated transitional housing unit for the Department of Corrections (DOC). The project involves designing, fabricating, delivering, and installing a single-family 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom housing unit located west of the existing Burlington Residential Facility at 835 Valley St., Burlington, Iowa. Qualified prefabricated housing fabricators are sought to complete the renovation of approximately 14,559 square feet of an existing building, with specific requirements including ADA compliance, energy efficiency, foundation preparation, and full utility hookups. The evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scale, with 30% allocated to overall cost, 30% to technical merit and compliance, 20% to experience and qualifications, 10% to project schedule and feasibility, and 10% to warranty and support. The RFP was posted on August 27, 2025, with proposals due on September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, and the contract will have an initial one-year term with the possibility of one additional one-year extension.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must submit a mandatory "Intent to Propose" through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System and provide comprehensive technical and cost proposals covering a 6-year period. The state will not necessarily award to the lowest cost bidder but to the respondent providing the best overall value. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $2 million in general liability and $1 million in various other categories. Payment terms are net 60 days, with a preference for Purchasing Cards (Pcard) or Electronic Funds Transfer. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project requires detailed documentation, including implementation plans, service and maintenance information, and warranty details. Though a precise budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project and the requirement for a fully functional 4-bedroom housing unit suggests a significant investment in infrastructure enhancement for the Eighth Judicial District's correctional facilities.