ISD Girls Dormitory Repairs

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for repairs and improvements to the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) Girls Dormitory in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The scope of work includes design services for heating/cooling/HVAC controls, electrical, lighting/lighting controls, fire detection system, exterior building repairs, and window replacements. The RFP process involves a mandatory site visit on June 25, 2021 and the submission deadline for proposals is July 15, 2021, with the contract award expected on August 1, 2021. The initial contract term is one year with the possibility of three one-year renewals. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, approach, schedule, and pricing.

The RFP encourages submissions from Targeted Small Businesses and notes the existence of an incumbent provider currently performing these services. The project is funded through the State of Iowa's budget, but the specific funding amount is not disclosed. No set-aside or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated. The contract will be a modified ConsensusDOC 803 form, requiring $2 million in professional liability insurance.