Hope-Stratton HVAC Replacement

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for upgrades to the current HVAC system at the Hope House facility located in Coralville, Iowa, within Johnson County. The RFP outlines the scope of work for Phase 1 HVAC upgrades, which includes reviewing and confirming recommendations for equipment sizing, controls, and ventilation levels to address high humidity levels. The designer will be required to provide design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation assistance, and construction phase services. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on May 8, 2024, proposal submissions due on May 23, 2024, and construction planned from October 2024 through April 2025. The RFP evaluation criteria focus on the qualifications and experience of the assigned staff, the firm's approach and proposed methods, the proposed schedule, and the stipulated fee.

The RFP encourages proposals from Targeted Small Businesses, and DAS reserves the right to negotiate the final contract terms with the selected firm. The total project budget for Phase 1 is $289,500, with approximately $180,000 expected to be available for construction. The facility is open to exploring alternative HVAC solutions, such as a VRF system, as long as they stay within the established budget. The original building designer, Neumann Monson and Miner Consulting Engineers, is invited to submit a proposal.