Fort Dodge Correctional Facility Unit L Pre-Cast & Warehouse W Freezer Floor Repair

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional design services to address building envelope repairs and concrete floor rehabilitation at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. The scope encompasses investigation and repair of pre-cast wall panel sealants for Unit L and assessment and remediation of a heaving concrete floor in the warehouse cooler facility. Deliverables include 50%, 95%, and 100% construction documents due by July 10, August 7, and August 14, 2026, respectively, along with bidding assistance and construction phase services through project closeout by June 2027. Selected firms must employ a licensed engineer, landscape architect, or architect in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 26, maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million, and conduct a minimum of five in-person site visits and two virtual visits, with additional visits available at a negotiated unit price. The RFP requires submission of pricing as a lump sum inclusive of all reimbursable expenses broken into three categories: Construction Documents, Bidding or Negotiation Assistance, and Construction Phase services. The proposal deadline is May 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the Iowa IMPACS Electronic Procurement System, with questions due by May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and an optional pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Fort Dodge. Contract execution is anticipated for the week of June 5, 2026, with construction scheduled from November 2026 through April 2027.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Proposals are limited to 30 pages excluding cover pages and resumes, with a maximum file size of 10 MB, and must be submitted in native computer format with PDF versions. The contract will be awarded to the firm providing the best value to the State based on evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP, and proposal terms remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline. The State of Iowa will retain copyright to all deliverables. Budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the provided documentation.