HHS Cherokee Mental Health Institute Tuckpointing Phase 2. 2

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design and architectural services for the HHS Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CHMHI) Tuckpointing Phase 2.2 Project. This Request for Proposals (RFP) targets comprehensive tuckpointing repair services for multiple buildings, including the Administration Building, South Buildings A, B, and C, North Buildings A, B, and C, with an optional line item for the Volding Building. Qualified design firms must provide evaluation and design services, with a minimum of ten site visits covering design kick-off, document review, pre-bid meetings, construction field observations, and project completion activities. The procurement requires a licensed engineer, landscape architect, or registered architect to prepare plans and specifications, with professional liability insurance of $2 million. Key submission deadlines include a pre-proposal conference on November 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., question submissions due by November 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., and proposal submissions due December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the Iowa IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The contract terms specify that all proposal terms and pricing remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is project-specific and will not establish a statewide contract, with the designer's contract execution targeted for the week of December 8, 2025, and project closeout anticipated for September 2026. Pricing requirements mandate a lump sum approach inclusive of all reimbursables, with fees broken down by project phases: Evaluation Documents, Design Development Documents, Construction Documents, Bidding Assistance, and Construction Phase. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the firm must provide unit pricing for additional construction inspection visits beyond the minimum ten site visits. The selected design firm is prohibited from receiving an award from the resulting construction services bid. The contract will be a modified Consensus Doc 803, requiring compliance with Federal, State, and applicable codes. The primary contact for this solicitation is Michael Bradbury from the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, who can be reached at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or 515-823-9327.