State of Iowa Building Renovation

The State of Iowa has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFP951600-01 for professional design services related to a building renovation project, specifically targeting the Iowa State Penitentiary. The procurement seeks comprehensive professional engineering, architectural, and interior design services with a focus on space planning expertise. Proposals for this project will be accepted from December 20, 2025, until January 7, 2026, with a strict submission deadline of 2:00 PM CST. The solicitation also includes a requirement for acquiring a K9 dog and associated training services. Respondents must complete all required certifications and authorizations to be considered for the bid. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Michael Bradbury, who can be reached at michael.bradbury@iowa.gov or 515-823-9327. Specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, though the proposal will require careful attention to confidentiality requirements, including the completion of Form 22, Part 2, for any confidential information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The payment terms are structured as Net 60 with no early payment discounts. While the solicitation does not specify a contract amount or funding source, interested vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive design and renovation services for a penitentiary facility. Respondents requesting confidential treatment of information must mark their proposals conspicuously, clearly identify confidential items on applicable pages, and submit a public copy with sensitive information redacted. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the available documentation. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate significant expertise in correctional facility design, engineering, and space planning, with a particular focus on the specialized needs of a state penitentiary environment.