Health and Human Services - Independence Mental Health Institute Boiler # 3 Replacement

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number RFP947400-01 for professional design services to replace Boiler #3 at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMH), located in Independence, Iowa. The procurement seeks architectural and engineering services specifically focused on designing a comprehensive boiler replacement project. Potential respondents must submit a digital proposal by June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with proposals required to remain firm for 120 days. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and potential bidders can submit project-related questions until June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The state's issuing officer, Michael Bradbury, will oversee the procurement process, which will be conducted through the Iowa bid opportunities website. Interested firms must demonstrate professional expertise in mechanical systems design, specifically for institutional healthcare facility infrastructure replacement.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded through standard state procurement protocols, with payment terms structured as 0% 0, Net 60. Detailed contract terms and conditions can be found on the DAS website at https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/ConsensusDoc803.pdf. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves a critical infrastructure replacement at a state mental health facility, suggesting significant potential investment. Prospective bidders should review the comprehensive RFP documentation, which provides specific details about submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and project specifications. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review all addenda and contract documents posted on the state's bid opportunities platform to ensure full compliance with procurement guidelines.