Selection of A/E Design Firm – Waterloo RC Addition/Alteration

The Department of Public Defense, on behalf of the Iowa National Guard, is soliciting professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) design services for an addition and alteration project at the Waterloo Readiness Center located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. This procurement seeks a qualified design firm to provide comprehensive design services for the facility expansion and renovation work, which serves as a capital improvement initiative for Iowa National Guard infrastructure. The selected A/E firm will be responsible for developing detailed designs that will form the foundation for subsequent construction phases at the Waterloo location. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, with a proposal due date of June 23, 2026. The procurement process includes specific procedural requirements, response deadlines, site visit schedules, and a bidders conference to facilitate qualified firms' participation. Interested parties must comply with all submission procedures and timeline requirements established by the Department of Public Defense to be considered for selection. The evaluation criteria and submission requirements have been established to ensure fair and competitive selection of the most qualified design team for this significant facility modernization effort.

The available government file associated with this solicitation (1391915-event.pdf, 271KB) contains event details, bidders conference information, and procedural requirements necessary for firms to participate in the A/E design firm selection process. While the specific evaluation criteria, set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, and award value or budget range for this project are not explicitly detailed in the summary provided, all interested Architecture/Engineering firms are encouraged to review the complete solicitation documents to understand any specialized qualifications, technical requirements, or integration needs related to the Waterloo Readiness Center project. Firms should note the competitive selection process timeline and ensure all submissions meet the Department of Public Defense requirements by the established deadline of June 23, 2026.