Office/Shop Buildings for George Wyth State Park and Upper Iowa Wildlife Management Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking architectural and engineering services to design and construct office/shop buildings at two locations: George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County and Upper Iowa Wildlife Management Area in Winneshiek County. The Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 25CRDLWBGANTO-0014 requires a qualified AEC firm to provide comprehensive services including architectural design, engineering systems design, construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction administration support. The project scope encompasses building design, site grading, parking areas, on-site wastewater treatment, liquid propane connections, and utility services for both locations. Evaluation criteria include cost (20 points), professional experience/performance record (40 points), and work plan (40 points), with a minimum score of 25 points required for consideration. Key dates include a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference on March 4, 2025 (with separate sessions for each location), and proposal submissions due on March 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The contract term is 26 months, with project milestones including 35% plans by July 2025, 60% plans by August 2025, and 100% construction documents by February 2026.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Required insurance coverage includes $2 million general aggregate liability and $1 million per occurrence, with standard additional coverages. Payment terms are Net 60 days, with options for electronic funds transfer, state warrant, or purchasing card payments. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the documentation includes reference materials from similar projects at Kellerton and Wapello State Parks, which may provide context for potential bidders. Although a specific project budget is not disclosed, the cost proposal template requires vendors to provide detailed hourly rates and total hours for each task, with pricing to include travel, expenses, and freight costs. The project appears to be funded through state infrastructure sources, with the total contract value likely to be substantial given the comprehensive design and construction administration services required for two separate locations.