Health and Human Services Cherokee Mental Health Institute Fleet Garage Repairs

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Number RFP947500-01 seeking professional design services for repairs to the fleet garage at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CHMHI) in Cherokee, Iowa. The procurement specifically requires professional engineering and architectural services to address repairs to an existing 12-vehicle storage garage, which will include the addition of a new electrical service to the building. Key deliverables include a comprehensive design plan for garage repairs and electrical service upgrades, with proposals due on July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM via Google Meet, though attendance is not mandatory. The proposal will remain firm for 120 days, and only one digital copy is required for submission. Commodity codes associated with this RFP include 92500 (Engineering Services, Professional) and 90600 (Architectural Services, Professional), indicating the specialized nature of the required services. Potential respondents should review the procurement details available at http://bidopportunities.iowa.gov and familiarize themselves with the contract terms and conditions at https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/ConsensusDocs.pdf.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified professional design firms. The project will be funded through the State of Iowa, with Michael Bradbury from the Iowa Department of Administrative Services serving as the issuing officer. Contact information for procurement inquiries includes a phone number (515-823-9327) and email (construction.procurement@iowa.gov) located at the Hoover State Office Building, Level 3, in Des Moines. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, utilizing US Dollars. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the scope suggests a focused, targeted project for garage and electrical infrastructure improvements at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Interested firms should carefully review the RFP documentation to ensure they meet the professional engineering and architectural service requirements for this state-level procurement opportunity.